US Bridges

LA0583 over I-20

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · LA 583 over I-20 · Structure no. 054203400200001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0583 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0583 over I-20 in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0583
CrossesI-20
LocationLA 583 over I-20
RouteState Highway 583
Coordinates32.45598, -91.69622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2021)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0583 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0583 over I-20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0583 over I-20 carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0583 over I-20?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0583 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.