US Bridges

LA0134 over Beouf River

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI West of LA 583 · Structure no. 054201610400001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Beouf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0134 over Beouf River in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesLA0134
CrossesBeouf River
Location2.1 MI West of LA 583
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates32.61506, -91.6873
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 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 traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic594 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 LA0134 over Beouf River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Beouf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Beouf River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Beouf River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Beouf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.