Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal
PoorClosed to trafficAssumption Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of US 90 · Structure no. 610429401910581
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bayou Boeuf RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.