US Bridges

Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. NE of LA 116 · Structure no. 084031242921991

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandpierre RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.2 Mi. NE of LA 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.40346, -92.3326
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandpierre RD over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Grandpierre RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.