US Bridges

LA0389 over Bear Head Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. E. of LA 109 · Structure no. 070601910203451

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
221 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0389 over Bear Head Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0389 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0389
CrossesBear Head Creek
Location3.0 Mi. E. of LA 109
RouteState Highway 389
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52552, -93.51679
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2020)
Projected traffic482 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0389 over Bear Head Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0389 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0389 over Bear Head Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0389 over Bear Head Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0389 over Bear Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.