LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou
FairPosted for loadTensas Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of LA 3009 · Structure no. 585400750307201
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 131 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 329
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou carry?
About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0568 over Little Choctaw Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.