US Bridges

Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.43 Mi. West of LA 1 · Structure no. 083531485931181

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJohnson Chute RD
CrossesJohnson Chute Bayou
Location3.43 Mi. West of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.80794, -93.1957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic313 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Chute RD over Johnson Chute Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.