US Bridges

LA0016 over Beaver Creek

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · LA 16 Log MI 4.01 · Structure no. 623202620204011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,036
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0016 over Beaver Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 22,036 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,239 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesLA0016
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationLA 16 Log MI 4.01
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.53924, -90.9569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,036 (2021)
Projected traffic24,239 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0016 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 22,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.