US Bridges

Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 3.76 M. West of US 167 · Structure no. 086431485923831

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPackton-Alexandria
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.76 M. West of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.80841, -92.6388
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic137 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 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 Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Packton-Alexandria 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 2024.

How much traffic does Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Packton-Alexandria over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.