LA0605 over Clark Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI East of US 65 · Structure no. 585408542304841
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0605 over Clark Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0605 over Clark Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0605 over Clark Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0605 over Clark 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 LA0605 over Clark Bayou carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0605 over Clark Bayou?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns LA0605 over Clark Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.