Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 9 · Structure no. 040732261925871
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Calhoun RD over Tributary to Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.