US Bridges

LA0900 over Carroll Lake

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI North of LA 568 · Structure no. 581508150901501

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0900 over Carroll Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0900 over Carroll Lake in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0900
CrossesCarroll Lake
Location1.5 MI North of LA 568
RouteState Highway 900
Coordinates31.67937, -91.5339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2021)
Projected traffic370 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0900 over Carroll Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0900 over Carroll Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0900 over Carroll Lake carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0900 over Carroll Lake?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0900 over Carroll Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.