US Bridges

LA0137 over Boeuf River

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 054200710202201

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0137 over Boeuf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0137 over Boeuf River in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0137
CrossesBoeuf River
Location2.2 MI North of US 80
RouteState Highway 137
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50879, -91.7575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2021)
Projected traffic2,149 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0137 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0137 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0137 over Boeuf River carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0137 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0137 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.