LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek
FairWest Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056208622106721
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek 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 LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0588 over Big Colewa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.