US Bridges

LA0182 over Bayou Beouf

Poor

Assumption Parish, Louisiana · US0090 · Structure no. 610400050200001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
3,655 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Bayou Beouf is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0182 over Bayou Beouf in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,295 by 2041. The structure is 3,655 ft (1,114 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesBayou Beouf
LocationUS0090
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates29.66119, -91.10496
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+63 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,655 ft (1,114 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,905 (2021)
Projected traffic4,295 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0182 over Bayou Beouf built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Bayou Beouf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Bayou Beouf carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Bayou Beouf?

The structure is 3,655 ft (1,114 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Bayou Beouf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.