LA0472 over Big Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrant Parish, Louisiana · 7.9 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 082203650107901
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0472 over Big Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0472 over Big Bear Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0472 over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0472 over Big Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0472 over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0472 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns LA0472 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.