US0371 over Beard Branch
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.13 MI S of LA 516 · Structure no. 040700270209521
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 457
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0371 over Beard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US0371 over Beard Branch in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0371 over Beard Branch built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0371 over Beard Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US0371 over Beard Branch carry?
About 457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0371 over Beard Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US0371 over Beard Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.