LA0573 over Muddy Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 M W of LA 3044 · Structure no. 585401860408451
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0573 over Muddy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0573 over Muddy Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Muddy Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0573 over Muddy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA0573 over Muddy Bayou carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0573 over Muddy Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA0573 over Muddy Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.