Lookout Road over Beaver Pond
FairPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · VE861314 · Structure no. P58-31009930871
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 312
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Lookout Road over Beaver Pond is a concrete channel beam carrying Lookout Road over Beaver Pond in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lookout Road over Beaver Pond built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lookout Road over Beaver Pond in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Lookout Road over Beaver Pond carry?
About 312 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Lookout Road over Beaver Pond?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lookout Road over Beaver Pond?
It is owned by the Army.