LA0589 over Deer Lake
FairWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.97 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 056208620701971
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 528
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0589 over Deer Lake is a steel culvert carrying LA0589 over Deer Lake in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0589 over Deer Lake built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0589 over Deer Lake 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 LA0589 over Deer Lake carry?
About 528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0589 over Deer Lake?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns LA0589 over Deer Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.