US Bridges

LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M N of LA 21 · Structure no. 625208521000341

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,916
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv is a concrete slab carrying LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,916 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesLA1082
CrossesLittle Bogue Falaya Riv
Location0.2 M N of LA 21
RouteState Highway 1082
Coordinates30.52697, -90.0453
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,916 (2021)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv carry?

About 2,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA1082 over Little Bogue Falaya Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.