US Bridges

E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI W of US 65 · Structure no. 053332300911171

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou is a steel culvert carrying E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE Bear Lake RD #1
CrossesLittle Tensas Bayou
Location2.3 MI W of US 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50121, -91.19617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1979)
Projected traffic242 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns E Bear Lake RD #1 over Little Tensas Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.