LA0587 over Bayou
FairWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 MI West of LA 878 · Structure no. 056208622000231
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 565
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0587 over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0587 over Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0587 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0587 over Bayou 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 LA0587 over Bayou carry?
About 565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0587 over Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0587 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.