US Bridges

Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI N of LA 2 · Structure no. 056232486912881

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeebe RD
CrossesLittle Colewa Bayou
Location0.1 MI N of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.80942, -91.47568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Beebe RD over Little Colewa Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.