US Bridges

Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 1176 · Structure no. 080500000000148

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarbon Plant RD
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location0.3 MI E of LA 1176
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.92734, -92.22839
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carbon Plant RD over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.