US Bridges

LA0583 over Bee Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 054203400201301

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0583 over Bee Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0583 over Bee Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0583
CrossesBee Bayou
Location.1 MI South of US 80
RouteState Highway 583
Coordinates32.47061, -91.6961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0583 over Bee Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0583 over Bee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0583 over Bee Bayou carry?

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

How long is LA0583 over Bee Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0583 over Bee Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.