US Bridges

LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.38 MI East of LA 121 · Structure no. 084004170213012

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0028
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location4.38 MI East of LA 121
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.29318, -92.6223
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,811 (2021)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 8,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.