US Bridges

LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile North of LA 1176 · Structure no. 080502050304231

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,799
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 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,799 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0029
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location0.1 Mile North of LA 1176
RouteState Highway 29
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.9084, -92.2074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,799 (2021)
Projected traffic1,978 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 1,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0029 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.