US Bridges

LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Mi. N of LA 26 · Structure no. 070601390401781

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0113
CrossesQuiska Chitto CR Relief
Location1.8 Mi. N of LA 26
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates30.79649, -93.01586
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Quiska Chitto CR Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.