US Bridges

Beluah over Beulah Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 0.54 Mi. North of LA 1230 · Structure no. 086431483922561

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beluah over Beulah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beluah over Beulah Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeluah
CrossesBeulah Creek
Location0.54 Mi. North of LA 1230
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.80336, -92.4257
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beluah over Beulah Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beluah over Beulah 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beluah over Beulah Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beluah over Beulah Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beluah over Beulah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.