US Bridges

LA0603 over Roundaway Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 5.18 MI East of South Int · Structure no. 053303520105181

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0603 over Roundaway Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0603 over Roundaway 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0603
CrossesRoundaway Bayou
Location5.18 MI East of South Int
RouteState Highway 603
Coordinates32.24981, -91.1335
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 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 traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$643,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0603 over Roundaway Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0603 over Roundaway 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 LA0603 over Roundaway Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0603 over Roundaway Bayou?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0603 over Roundaway Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.