US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI North of LA 507 · Structure no. 040732242925681

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road is a concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear Creek Road
Location1.9 MI North of LA 507
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40353, -92.94659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.