US Bridges

LA0110 over Bear Head Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 Mi. W. of LA 27 · Structure no. 070601900108241

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0110 over Bear Head Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0110 over Bear Head Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0110
CrossesBear Head Creek
Location3.1 Mi. W. of LA 27
RouteState Highway 110
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68357, -93.45444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2021)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 LA0110 over Bear Head Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0110 over Bear Head Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0110 over Bear Head Creek carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0110 over Bear Head Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0110 over Bear Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.