US Bridges

Sunshine RD over Boeuf River

FairPosted for load

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · Boeuf R. at Fiske Un · Structure no. 053432532913001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine RD over Boeuf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunshine RD over Boeuf River in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2000. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine RD
CrossesBoeuf River
LocationBoeuf R. at Fiske Un
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.88664, -91.50211
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1980)
Projected traffic66 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sunshine RD over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine RD over Boeuf River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine RD over Boeuf River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Sunshine RD over Boeuf River?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine RD over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.