US Bridges

Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI East of Ruston · Structure no. 053132312923421

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad in Lincoln 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 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 1999. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeacon Light RD
CrossesI C Railroad
Location3 MI East of Ruston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53165, -92.57213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1979)
Projected traffic550 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beacon Light RD over I C Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.