US Bridges

LA0191 over Beaver Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.12 Mi. South of LA 473 · Structure no. 084304320107681

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0191 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0191 over Beaver Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesLA0191
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.12 Mi. South of LA 473
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates31.28098, -93.5431
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 LA0191 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0191 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0191 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0191 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0191 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.