US0080 over Bayou Macon
PoorPosted for loadMadison Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 17 · Structure no. 053300020400001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 423 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,451
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Bayou Macon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over Bayou Macon in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2041. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US0080 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Bayou Macon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US0080 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 1,451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.