LA0506 over Byrd Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 849 · Structure no. 581103450403711
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0506 over Byrd Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0506 over Byrd Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0506 over Byrd Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0506 over Byrd Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0506 over Byrd Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0506 over Byrd Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0506 over Byrd Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.