LA0002 over Bear Creek
GoodClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 6.09 MI East of US 79 · Structure no. 041400700106091
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,687
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Bear Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.