Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf
PoorPosted for loadRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 Mile South of LA 112 · Structure no. 084031051922421
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 119 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Virgina ST over Bayou Boeuf?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.