LA0837 over Choudrant Creek
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.60 MI East of LA 151 · Structure no. 053708370101601
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,363
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0837 over Choudrant Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0837 over Choudrant Creek in Ouachita 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 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0837 over Choudrant Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0837 over Choudrant 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0837 over Choudrant Creek carry?
About 1,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0837 over Choudrant Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0837 over Choudrant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.