Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu
PoorMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · .6 Mi. E. Hwy. 139 · Structure no. 053432405915431
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 1994. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Everglades RD over Drain to Little Byu Boeu?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.