US Bridges

LA0499 over Beech Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 7.28 MI East of LA 34 · Structure no. 086401260107281

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0499 over Beech Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0499 over Beech Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0499
CrossesBeech Creek
Location7.28 MI East of LA 34
RouteState Highway 499
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.00199, -92.4897
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic433 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0499 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0499 over Beech 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0499 over Beech Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0499 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0499 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.