US Bridges

LA0129 over Boggy Bayou

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI North of LA 565 · Structure no. 581503550103391

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0129 over Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0129 over Boggy Bayou in Concordia 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 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 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesLA0129
CrossesBoggy Bayou
Location3.4 MI North of LA 565
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates31.5614, -91.7052
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,684 (2021)
Projected traffic1,852 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 LA0129 over Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0129 over Boggy Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0129 over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 1,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0129 over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0129 over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.