US Bridges

LA0009 over Beaver Branch

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · .92 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400720100921

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,812
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Beaver Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Beaver Branch in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0009
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location.92 MI North of LA 2
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.81047, -93.0201
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 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 traffic1,812 (2021)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0009 over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0009 over Beaver Branch 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 LA0009 over Beaver Branch carry?

About 1,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.