LA0004 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 499 · Structure no. 052500680306141
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Bear Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 LA0004 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Bear Creek carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.