US Bridges

LA0004 over Beouf River

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 6.50 M W of LA 135 · Structure no. 582100360200001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,358 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,558
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Beouf River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Beouf River in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2041. The structure is 1,358 ft (413.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesBeouf River
Location6.50 M W of LA 135
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.07203, -91.93021
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,358 ft (413.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2021)
Projected traffic1,713 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0004 over Beouf River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over Beouf River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Beouf River carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Beouf River?

The structure is 1,358 ft (413.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Beouf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.