LA0589 over Alligator Bayou
PoorPosted for loadWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 17 · Structure no. 056208621400641
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0589 over Alligator Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0589 over Alligator Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0589 over Alligator Bayou built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0589 over Alligator Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0589 over Alligator Bayou carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0589 over Alligator Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0589 over Alligator Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.