US Bridges

US0080 over Boeuf River

PoorPosted for load

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI East of LA 133 · Structure no. 054200020300001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Boeuf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over Boeuf River in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesBoeuf River
Location.4 MI East of LA 133
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.48107, -91.79874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,747 (2021)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Boeuf River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Boeuf River carry?

About 2,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.