LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · 7.97 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 082203650107971
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0472 over Big Bear Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.