LA0562 over Bayou Macon
GoodFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 7.4 MI East of LA 15 · Structure no. 582101860107421
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0562 over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0562 over Bayou Macon in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0562 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0562 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0562 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0562 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0562 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.