US Bridges

Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon

FairPosted for load

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. E. of LA 588 · Structure no. 051832420912271

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
269 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2036. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLeggit Crossing
CrossesBayou Macon
Location1.9 Mi. E. of LA 588
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.69977, -91.3773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$816,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Leggit Crossing over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.