US Bridges

S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI E. of LA 109 · Structure no. 070630342933061

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek is a concrete slab carrying S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS Bearhead RD
CrossesBearhead Creek
Location1.3 MI E. of LA 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.56956, -93.50987
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bearhead RD over Bearhead 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Bearhead RD over Bearhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.