US Bridges

LA0582 over Lyon Bayou

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of LA 17 · Structure no. 056203330200401

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0582 over Lyon Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0582 over Lyon Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0582
CrossesLyon Bayou
Location0.4 MI E of LA 17
RouteState Highway 582
Coordinates32.78364, -91.4081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic422 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0582 over Lyon Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0582 over Lyon 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0582 over Lyon Bayou carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0582 over Lyon Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0582 over Lyon Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.