LA0518 over Bear Creek
GoodClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 4.79 Mi. W. of LA 154 · Structure no. 041400000040331
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 467
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0518 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0518 over Bear Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 467 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0518 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0518 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0518 over Bear Creek carry?
About 467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0518 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0518 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.