US Bridges

LA0064 over Beaver Creek

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Livingston Parish, Louisiana · LA0064 · Structure no. 623202730300661

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0064 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0064 over Beaver Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 13,798 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,177 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0064
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationLA0064
RouteState Highway 64
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53178, -90.9639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,798 (2021)
Projected traffic15,177 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0064 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0064 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0064 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 13,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0064 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0064 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.