LA0517 over Bear Creek
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI W JCT LA 9 · Structure no. 040700893000061
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0517 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0517 over Bear Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0517 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0517 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 LA0517 over Bear Creek carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0517 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0517 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.