US Bridges

LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.05 MI East of US 79 · Structure no. 041400700103051

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesBeaver Branch&cypress CR
Location3.05 MI East of US 79
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.79952, -93.0065
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2021)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Beaver Branch&cypress CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.