LA0002 over Bayou Macon
PoorEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 6.99 MI West of US 65 · Structure no. 051800370400001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 208 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,232
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Bayou Macon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0002 over Bayou Macon in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is LA0002 over Bayou Macon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 1,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.