US0080 over Panola Bayou
PoorMadison Parish, Louisiana · 13.4 MI East of LA 577 · Structure no. 053300020417211
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,558
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Panola Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over Panola Bayou 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Panola Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Panola Bayou 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US0080 over Panola Bayou carry?
About 1,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Panola Bayou?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Panola Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.