US Bridges

LA0124 over Bear Branch

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 583001250304201

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0124 over Bear Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0124 over Bear Branch in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0124
CrossesBear Branch
Location3.1 MI East of US 165
RouteState Highway 124
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.91171, -92.1778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2021)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0124 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0124 over Bear Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0124 over Bear Branch carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0124 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0124 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.