LA0124 over Bushley Bayou
FairCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI South of LA 8 · Structure no. 581300410108131
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 725 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,659
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0124 over Bushley Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0124 over Bushley Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,659 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,924 by 2041. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0124 over Bushley Bayou built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0124 over Bushley Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does LA0124 over Bushley Bayou carry?
About 2,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0124 over Bushley Bayou?
The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0124 over Bushley Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.