Beacon Light Rd over I C Railroad
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Beacon Light Rd over I C Railroad in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1979).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 171 inventoried bridges in Lincoln Parish rated good (23.4%); 22 (12.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 142 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi East of Ruston |
| NBI structure number | 053132312923421 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0020 over Cypress Creek | 1963 | 50,895 | Fair |
| I0020 over Creek | 1963 | 50,895 | Poor |
| I0020 over I-20 Service Rd. | 1996 | 50,895 | Fair |
| I0020 over Creek | 1960 | 50,895 | Fair |
| I0020 over Creek | 1960 | 50,895 | Fair |
| I0020 over N.fork Choudrant E-bound | 1960 | 50,895 | Fair |
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