US Bridges

LA0191 over Beech Bayou

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.08 Mi. North of LA 1215 · Structure no. 084304320136651

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0191 over Beech Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0191 over Beech Bayou in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0191
CrossesBeech Bayou
Location2.08 Mi. North of LA 1215
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates31.56196, -93.6539
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Beech Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0191 over Beech Bayou 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 Beech Bayou carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0191 over Beech Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0191 over Beech Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.