Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River
GoodFranklin Parish, Louisiana · Franklin Ph RD No 399 · Structure no. 582132101913451
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2006. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lowwater Bridge RD over Bayou Macon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.