US0080 over Bear Creek
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI South of I-20 · Structure no. 040700010602791
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Bear Creek in Bienville 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0080 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Bear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US0080 over Bear Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.