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LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 MI E of LA 29 · Structure no. 080500000080686

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1176
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location0.45 MI E of LA 29
RouteState Highway 1176
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.90505, -92.2004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1176 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA1176 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.