LA0010 over Bear Branch
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 085808580302401
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,107
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010 over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Bear Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,107 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010 over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0010 over Bear Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0010 over Bear Branch carry?
About 6,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0010 over Bear Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010 over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.