LA0009 over Bear Creek
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 5.23 MI North of LA 507 · Structure no. 040700890405231
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 653
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0009 over Bear Creek 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 LA0009 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0009 over Bear Creek carry?
About 653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.