US Bridges

LA0009 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 10.29MI North of LA 2 Alt · Structure no. 041400720210291

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0009 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0009 over Beaver Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0009
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location10.29MI North of LA 2 Alt
RouteState Highway 9
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates33.01124, -92.7301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0009 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0009 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.