US Bridges

Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · Buelah Road · Structure no. 086431497922681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBeluah
CrossesDugdemona River Relief
LocationBuelah Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.82857, -92.4471
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beluah over Dugdemona River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.