US Bridges

Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI East of LA 9 · Structure no. 040732252925851

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesBear Creek Relief
Location0.3 MI East of LA 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.42032, -92.97522
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief 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 Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Bear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.