US Bridges

Peairs RD over Beaver Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI.E.LA64 LA410 · Structure no. 611730386910191

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peairs RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peairs RD over Beaver Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,263 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPeairs RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.3 MI.E.LA64 LA410
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.64231, -91.03337
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2019)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Peairs RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peairs RD over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Peairs RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Peairs RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Peairs RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.