LA0581 over Tensas Bayou
GoodEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · .99 MI East of LA 134 · Structure no. 051803380100991
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 765
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0581 over Tensas Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0581 over Tensas Bayou 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0581 over Tensas Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0581 over Tensas 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0581 over Tensas Bayou carry?
About 765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0581 over Tensas Bayou?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0581 over Tensas Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.