LA0004 over Bayou Macon
GoodFranklin Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of LA 555 · Structure no. 582100360410461
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,128
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0004 over Bayou Macon in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Bayou Macon 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 1,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.