LA0851 over Boggy Bayou
FairCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.20 M W of LA 849 · Structure no. 581108111002401
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0851 over Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0851 over Boggy Bayou in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0851 over Boggy Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0851 over Boggy Bayou 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 LA0851 over Boggy Bayou carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0851 over Boggy Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0851 over Boggy Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.