Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf
PoorClosed to trafficAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 Mi. West of LA 1177 · Structure no. 080530578921311
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Shirley Plant RD over Bayou Beouf?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.