US Bridges

LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 134 · Structure no. 053400380200001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,412 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,953 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0139
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location.1 MI North of LA 134
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates32.65864, -91.93633
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,412 (2021)
Projected traffic5,953 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0139 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 5,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0139 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.