LA0587 over Bayou
GoodWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI West of LA 878 · Structure no. 056208622003191
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 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 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 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0587 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.