LA0573 over Young Bayou
FairTensas Parish, Louisiana · 1.15 MI South of LA 128 · Structure no. 585401800101151
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0573 over Young Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0573 over Young Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0573 over Young Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0573 over Young 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0573 over Young Bayou carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0573 over Young Bayou?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0573 over Young Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.