LA0860 over Bayou Macon
GoodMadison Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI South of LA 577 SP · Structure no. 053301640200001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 371 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0860 over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0860 over Bayou Macon in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 LA0860 over Bayou Macon built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0860 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 LA0860 over Bayou Macon carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0860 over Bayou Macon?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0860 over Bayou Macon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.