LA0943 over Bayou Mccall
PoorPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 M W of LA 1&LA 943 · Structure no. 610308030106391
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0943 over Bayou Mccall is a concrete slab carrying LA0943 over Bayou Mccall in Ascension 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0943 over Bayou Mccall built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0943 over Bayou Mccall in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0943 over Bayou Mccall carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0943 over Bayou Mccall?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0943 over Bayou Mccall?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.