LA0579 over Cooks Slough
PoorPosted for loadEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.33 MI South of LA 577 · Structure no. 051808180903271
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0579 over Cooks Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0579 over Cooks Slough in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 LA0579 over Cooks Slough built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0579 over Cooks Slough 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0579 over Cooks Slough carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0579 over Cooks Slough?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0579 over Cooks Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.