US Bridges

LA3187 over Boggy Bayou

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. West of LA 13. · Structure no. 032008204308341

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3187 over Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA3187 over Boggy Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesLA3187
CrossesBoggy Bayou
Location1.5 Mi. West of LA 13.
RouteState Highway 3187
Coordinates30.85595, -92.4361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic324 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA3187 over Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3187 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA3187 over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA3187 over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA3187 over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.