US Bridges

LA0577 over Ash Slough

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of LA 425 · Structure no. 582100000582101

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0577 over Ash Slough is a concrete culvert carrying LA0577 over Ash Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,475 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0577
CrossesAsh Slough
Location1.1 MI E of LA 425
RouteState Highway 577
Coordinates32.24693, -91.7233
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2021)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0577 over Ash Slough built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0577 over Ash Slough 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0577 over Ash Slough carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0577 over Ash Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA0577 over Ash Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.