LA0565 over Whites Bayou
GoodConcordia Parish, Louisiana · 4.23 MI East of LA 129 · Structure no. 581508151704231
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0565 over Whites Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0565 over Whites Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0565 over Whites Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0565 over Whites 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0565 over Whites Bayou carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0565 over Whites Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0565 over Whites Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.