US Bridges

LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0060 · Structure no. 625902790415671

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
555 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
11,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR is a concrete slab carrying LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,719 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,890 by 2041. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0060
CrossesBogue Lusa CR
LocationLA0060
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates30.78269, -89.865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,719 (2021)
Projected traffic12,890 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR 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 LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR carry?

About 11,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0060 over Bogue Lusa CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.