US Bridges

Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.01 Mi. South of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031170923641

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMessina RD
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location1.01 Mi. South of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.2831, -92.6074
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic286 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Messina RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Messina RD over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.