US Bridges

LA0577 over Bayou Macon

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mieast of LA 17 · Structure no. 582103440201881

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0577 over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0577 over Bayou Macon in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0577
CrossesBayou Macon
Location1.9 Mieast of LA 17
RouteState Highway 577
Coordinates32.24856, -91.5578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2021)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0577 over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0577 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0577 over Bayou Macon carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0577 over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0577 over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.