US Bridges

LA 835 over Boeuf River

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.34 MI W of LA 585 · Structure no. 056200000050036

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 835 over Boeuf River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA 835 over Boeuf River in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesLA 835
CrossesBoeuf River
Location0.34 MI W of LA 585
RouteState Highway 835
Coordinates32.9735, -91.4424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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 LA 835 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 835 over Boeuf River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA 835 over Boeuf River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA 835 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA 835 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.