Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou
GoodBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. N. of LA 507 · Structure no. 040700000040452
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Saline Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.