LA0009 over Little Bear CR
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.28 MI North of LA 507 · Structure no. 040700890404281
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,163
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Little Bear CR is a concrete culvert carrying LA0009 over Little Bear CR in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 LA0009 over Little Bear CR built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over Little Bear CR 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 LA0009 over Little Bear CR carry?
About 1,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Little Bear CR?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Little Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.