LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew
PoorMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.39 MI North of US 425 · Structure no. 053408341202391
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 662 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?
About 1,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew?
The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0593 over Bayou Bartholomew?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.