US Bridges

LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · Morehouse/Ouachita Line · Structure no. 053401600200001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf is a concrete slab carrying LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf in Morehouse 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0554
CrossesLittle Bayou Beouf
LocationMorehouse/Ouachita Line
RouteState Highway 554
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.6883, -91.96796
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 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 LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf built?

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

What condition is LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0554 over Little Bayou Beouf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.