LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 M N of LA 3024 · Structure no. 585400750312121
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 329
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0568 over Van Buren 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou carry?
About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns LA0568 over Van Buren Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.