US Bridges

LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville)

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.55 MI N of LA 182 · Structure no. 034902050201551

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville) is a concrete slab carrying LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville) 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0029
CrossesBayou Bouef (whiteville)
Location1.55 MI N of LA 182
RouteState Highway 29
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.81014, -92.1872
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 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 traffic999 (2018)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville) built?

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

What condition is LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville) 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 LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville) carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0029 over Bayou Bouef (whiteville)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.