US Bridges

Beluah over Beulah Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 3.07 Mi. Nroth of LA 1230 · Structure no. 086431498922691

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beluah over Beulah Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beluah over Beulah Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBeluah
CrossesBeulah Creek
Location3.07 Mi. Nroth of LA 1230
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.83116, -92.4487
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beluah over Beulah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Beluah over Beulah Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beluah over Beulah Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beluah over Beulah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.