LA0582 over Baxter Bayou
GoodEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 5.67 MI West of LA 134 · Structure no. 051803330301251
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 593
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0582 over Baxter Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0582 over Baxter Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0582 over Baxter Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0582 over Baxter 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0582 over Baxter Bayou carry?
About 593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0582 over Baxter Bayou?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0582 over Baxter Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.