US Bridges

LA0577 over Sutt Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI South of I-20 · Structure no. 053301640212621

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0577 over Sutt Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0577 over Sutt Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0577
CrossesSutt Bayou
Location1.8 MI South of I-20
RouteState Highway 577
Coordinates32.40659, -91.4214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$565,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0577 over Sutt Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0577 over Sutt 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 LA0577 over Sutt Bayou carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0577 over Sutt Bayou?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0577 over Sutt Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.