US Bridges

LA0112 over Beaver Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 084000730301001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0112 over Beaver Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,304 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0 Mi. East of US 165
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates31.04981, -92.5196
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,304 (2021)
Projected traffic2,534 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0112 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 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 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.