US Bridges

Boggy Bayou RD over Little River

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI E. LA 1190 & LA 452 · Structure no. 080531084920041

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boggy Bayou RD over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Boggy Bayou RD over Little River in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoggy Bayou RD
CrossesLittle River
Location3 MI E. LA 1190 & LA 452
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.1418, -92.0095
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boggy Bayou RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boggy Bayou RD over Little River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Boggy Bayou RD over Little River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Boggy Bayou RD over Little River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Boggy Bayou RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.