US Bridges

LA0132 over Boeuf River

PoorClosed to traffic

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .07 MI North of US 561 · Structure no. 054208421300071

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
391 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,913
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0132 over Boeuf River is a steel truss - thru carrying LA0132 over Boeuf River in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,104 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0132
CrossesBoeuf River
Location.07 MI North of US 561
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates32.3011, -91.9411
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,913 (2021)
Projected traffic2,104 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 LA0132 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0132 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 LA0132 over Boeuf River carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0132 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns LA0132 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.