US Bridges

Belview RD over Beesons Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.11 M. S. of JCT LA 117 · Structure no. 085831102931271

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belview RD over Beesons Creek is a concrete slab carrying Belview RD over Beesons Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2018. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBelview RD
CrossesBeesons Creek
Location3.11 M. S. of JCT LA 117
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.17149, -93.2152
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic77 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belview RD over Beesons Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belview RD over Beesons 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Belview RD over Beesons Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Belview RD over Beesons Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Belview RD over Beesons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.