LA0506 over Little Black Bayou
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 M E of US 165 · Structure no. 581103450400031
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 411
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0506 over Little Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0506 over Little Black Bayou in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0506 over Little Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0506 over Little Black Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0506 over Little Black Bayou carry?
About 411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0506 over Little Black Bayou?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0506 over Little Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.