US Bridges

LA1036 over Bear Creek

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 M N of LA 442 · Structure no. 623208320101211

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1036 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1036 over Bear Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA1036
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.1 M N of LA 442
RouteState Highway 1036
Coordinates30.57671, -90.7003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2021)
Projected traffic661 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA1036 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1036 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA1036 over Bear Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1036 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA1036 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.