LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 MI West of US 84 · Structure no. 583001280507931
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,008
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0500 over Funny Louis 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou carry?
About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns LA0500 over Funny Louis Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.