FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0580

Carrying LA0580 over JONES BAYOU

4.6 MI EAST OF LA 877, East Carroll, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: LA0580

The LA0580 bridge in East Carroll, Louisiana carries LA0580 over JONES BAYOU. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 212 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LA0580 compares

55
Bridges in East Carroll · 11 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
33.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
212 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051808180108121

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LA0580 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LA0580 against other structures in East Carroll and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LA0580?

LA0580 in East Carroll, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0580 inspected?

LA0580's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 212 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0580 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LA0580?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for LA0580.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0580?

LA0580 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0580 and does age affect safety?

LA0580 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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