LA0500 over Bear Creek
GoodWinn Parish, Louisiana · 0.24 Mi. East of US 167 · Structure no. 086401280200241
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0500 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0500 over Bear Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0500 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0500 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0500 over Bear Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0500 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0500 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.