LA0561 over Boeuf River
PoorPosted for loadRichland Parish, Louisiana · 11.0 MI South of LA 132 · Structure no. 054201660300001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 724 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,543
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0561 over Boeuf River is a steel truss - thru carrying LA0561 over Boeuf River in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,543 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2041. The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0561 over Boeuf River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0561 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 LA0561 over Boeuf River carry?
About 1,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0561 over Boeuf River?
The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long with a longest span of 324 ft (98.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns LA0561 over Boeuf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.