US Bridges

LA0394 over Beemouth Branch

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI E of US 171 · Structure no. 070601890104411

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0394 over Beemouth Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0394 over Beemouth Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0394
CrossesBeemouth Branch
Location4.4 MI E of US 171
RouteState Highway 394
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.76301, -93.17368
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2021)
Projected traffic539 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0394 over Beemouth Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0394 over Beemouth Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0394 over Beemouth Branch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0394 over Beemouth Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0394 over Beemouth Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.