US Bridges

Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · N. HWY 580 - 3 MI E · Structure no. 051832370911401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 1999. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBullrun RD
CrossesLA 580 Canal
LocationN. HWY 580 - 3 MI E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61281, -91.23478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (1979)
Projected traffic366 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bullrun RD over LA 580 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.