US Bridges

LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 10.46 MI North of LA 10 · Structure no. 034902050110461

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location10.46 MI North of LA 10
RouteState Highway 182
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78514, -92.1477
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf 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 LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.