LA0585 over Bayou Macon
GoodEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.18 MI E of US 65 · Structure no. 051803320500001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 528 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0585 over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0585 over Bayou Macon in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2041. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0585 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0585 over Bayou Macon 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0585 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0585 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0585 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.