LA0572 over Macon Bayou
GoodFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 M E of US 425 · Structure no. 582108212302021
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0572 over Macon Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0572 over Macon Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0572 over Macon Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0572 over Macon Bayou 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 LA0572 over Macon Bayou carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0572 over Macon Bayou?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns LA0572 over Macon Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.