Status: Open to traffic
Location: 32.301519,-91.941287
Carries LA 132 over Boeuf River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Riveted, 8-panel Camelback through truss
Total Length: 391.0 Feet
Span Length: 142.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Boeuf River on LA 132
History: Built 1926 over Bayou D'Arbonne in Union Parish; relocated here in 1966
Built: 1966
Location: Richland Parish
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389783
Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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LA DOTD
Status: Open to traffic
Contact Stacie Palmer at stacie.palmer@la.gov or 225-242-4517 by November 1, 2016 if you are interested in acquiring this bridge for adaptive re-use or if you have questions on submitting a proposal. Details: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Engineering/Historic_Bridge_Marketing/Pages/Boeuf-River-Bridge.aspx
Location: 32.373985,-91.880815
Carries LA 15 over Boeuf River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Main span: Riveted, 7-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 493.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Boeuf River on LA 15
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939
Location: Richland Parish
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311385
Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
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Photo taken by M. D. Caillet in October 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Slated for demolition and replacement, scheduled letting is July 14, 2021!
Location: 32.182375,-91.977689
Carries LA 561 over Boeuf River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted Parker through truss
Total Length: 723.9 Feet
Span Length: 324.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Boeuf River on LA 561 (Old LA 1497)
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952
Location: Richland Parish
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389776
Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Photo taken by Cliff Darby in May 2017
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Angled view
Looking at the bridge from the abutment
Photo taken by Andrew McDonald in March 2012
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LA 1497
LA 1497 endcap. The old LA 1497 is now LA 561
Photo taken by Andrew McDonald in March 2012
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Bouef River name stamped onto endcap
Bouef River name stamped onto endcap
Photo taken by Andrew McDonald in March 2012
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Entering Richland Parish
Entering Richland Parish
Photo taken by Andrew McDonald in March 2012
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Looking at the bridge
Looking at the bridge
Photo taken by Andrew McDonald in March 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 32.466536,-91.611337
Carries US-80 over Big Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 217.9 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Big creek on US-80
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Richland Parish
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 32.653211,-91.641098
Carries Parish Rd. 5540 over Boeuf River
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 646.0 Feet
Span Length: 57.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Girder bridge over Boeuf River on Parish Rd. 5540
History: Built 1965
Built: 1965
Location: Richland Parish
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 32.464012,-91.581772
Carries US-80 over Little Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 186.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Little Creek on US-80
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Richland Parish
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 32.455440,-91.475595
Carries Illinois Central RR over Macon Bayou
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Swing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Macon Bayou on Illinois Central RR
History: Built in 1883
Built: 1883
Location: Richland Parish
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Status: Replaced by the current truss bridge in 1966
Location: 32.301569,-91.941181
Carries LA 132 over Boeuf River
Design: truss/through/other
Design Details: 10-panel, Polygonal chord swing through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Swing through truss bridge over Boeuf River on LA 132 at Buckner.
History: Relocated here from Girard in 1932; replaced by the current bridge in 1966.
Built: ca. 1890
Location: Richland Parish
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Buckner Bridge
The Richland Beacon-News: January 30 1932
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Buckner Bridge
1 of
The Richland Beacon-News: January 16 1932
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Buckner Bridge
2 of 3
The Richland Beacon-News: January 16 1932
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Buckner Bridge
3 of 3
The Richland Beacon-News: January 16 1932
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Buckner Bridge
1 of 2
United States Congressional Serial Set: Volume 9327
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Buckner Bridge
2 of 2
United States Congressional Serial Set: Volume 9327
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Remains of swing pier as seen in 2019.
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Photo taken by Nathan Holth in October 2019
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Buckner Bridge
Replaced
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2019
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 32.481061,-91.798348
Carries US 80 over Boeuf River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Swing Through truss
Total Length: 775.0 Feet
Span Length: 250.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Swing through truss bridge over Boeuf River on US 80
History: Built in 1931; Replaced 1958
Built: 1931
Location: Richland Parish
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Boeuf River Bridge
The Richland Beacon-News: May 16 1931
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Boeuf River Bridge
1 of 2
The Richland Beacon-News: May 16 1931
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Boeuf River Bridge
2 of 2
The Richland Beacon-News: May 16 1931
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US 80 Bridge
Was located to Buckner
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2019
Status:
Location: 32.480834,-91.798279
Carries over
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge
History: Disassembled and rebuilt in 1932 at Bruckner
Built:
Location: Richland Parish
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Status: Open to authorized vehicles only
Location: 32.473756,-91.689803
Carries Franklin Drive over Bee Bayou
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 106.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Bee Bayou on Franklin Drive
History: Built 1968
Built: 1968
Location: Richland Parish
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Bee Bayou Covered Bridge
Slightly askew eastern view
Photo taken by Brian R. Warren in February 2021
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Signs on the left side of the eastern approach
Signs bearing toll rates and a warning not to cross for the general public
Photo taken by Brian R. Warren
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Front view
Photo taken by Brian R. Warren in February 2021
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South view of bridge
Photo taken by Brian R. Warren in February 2021
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Interior view
Photo taken by Brian R. Warren in February 2021
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
