US Bridges

Newton RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M. S. of Jct. LA 122 · Structure no. 082231366923541

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newton RD over Beaver Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewton RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.3 M. S. of Jct. LA 122
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.6096, -92.59
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Newton RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Newton RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Newton RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Newton RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.