US Bridges

Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon

Good

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles East of LA 577 · Structure no. 053300000400339

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSteve Ogden RD
CrossesBayou Macon
Location0.5 Miles East of LA 577
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.34443, -91.47088
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic110 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steve Ogden RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Steve Ogden RD over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.