LA0588 over Boggy Bayou
PoorWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.59 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 056208622102591
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0588 over Boggy Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA0588 over Boggy 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0588 over Boggy Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0588 over Boggy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0588 over Boggy Bayou carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0588 over Boggy Bayou?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns LA0588 over Boggy Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.