US Bridges

LA0106 over Bayou Beouf

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M E of I-49 · Structure no. 080500000080688

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0106 over Bayou Beouf is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0106 over Bayou Beouf in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0106
CrossesBayou Beouf
Location0.5 M E of I-49
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates30.86694, -92.21888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2021)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA0106 over Bayou Beouf built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0106 over Bayou Beouf 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0106 over Bayou Beouf carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0106 over Bayou Beouf?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0106 over Bayou Beouf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.