US Bridges

Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles West of LA 585 · Structure no. 053400000050081

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSunshine RD
CrossesDrain to Bayou Boeuf
Location2.0 Miles West of LA 585
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.88644, -91.52529
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 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 (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic82 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf?

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 Sunshine RD over Drain to Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.