LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew
FairMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.31 MI North of LA 140 · Structure no. 053408340802311
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 552 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0591 over Bayou Bartholomew?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.