US Bridges

LA0012 over Bear Head Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.13 MI East of LA 109 · Structure no. 071000120207161

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
540 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
3,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0012 over Bear Head Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0012 over Bear Head Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 3,097 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2041. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0012
CrossesBear Head Creek
Location2.13 MI East of LA 109
RouteState Highway 12
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.33302, -93.6303
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,097 (2021)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0012 over Bear Head Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0012 over Bear Head 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0012 over Bear Head Creek carry?

About 3,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0012 over Bear Head Creek?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0012 over Bear Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.