Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M. W. of JCT LA 500 · Structure no. 082231452922631
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.