LA0580 over Tensas Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 877 · Structure no. 051808180105571
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0580 over Tensas Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0580 over Tensas Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0580 over Tensas Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0580 over Tensas Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0580 over Tensas Bayou carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0580 over Tensas Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0580 over Tensas Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.