US Bridges

Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI South of LA 518 · Structure no. 041432361930841

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Arcadia RD
CrossesTributary to Bear Creek
Location4.1 MI South of LA 518
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.60389, -93.14126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic187 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Arcadia RD over Tributary to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.