US Bridges

Bee Bayou RD over Creek

Poor

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 2.40 FR 212 to · Structure no. 054232247914171

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Bayou RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bee Bayou RD over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 1994. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBee Bayou RD
CrossesCreek
LocationLogmi 2.40 FR 212 to
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.4121, -91.69649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1974)
Projected traffic231 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bee Bayou RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Bayou RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bee Bayou RD over Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Bee Bayou RD over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Bayou RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.