US Bridges

LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. North of LA 1175 · Structure no. 080502050300621

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,144
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,358 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0029
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location0.01 Mi. North of LA 1175
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates30.85672, -92.2144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (2021)
Projected traffic2,358 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0029 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 2,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.