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Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI S of LA 182 · Structure no. 034930462920761

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf is a concrete slab carrying Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFire Station RD
CrossesBayou Beouf
Location0.01 MI S of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.77213, -92.12467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Station RD over Bayou Beouf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.