US Bridges

LA0066 over Bear Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI W of LA 969 · Structure no. 616300000610289

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0066 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0066 over Bear Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,558 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesLA0066
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.5 MI W of LA 969
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates30.93989, -91.53379
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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2021)
Projected traffic1,558 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0066 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0066 over Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0066 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0066 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0066 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.