US Bridges

Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI N of LA 394 · Structure no. 070630459930751

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
285 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 907 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesHopewell Crossing
CrossesBundick Creek
Location1.8 MI N of LA 394
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.76513, -93.12438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2019)
Projected traffic907 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Crossing over Bundick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.