FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080603000002328
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FH 59 over Kisatchie Bayou?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.