Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI NE of US 165 N · Structure no. 053732330920401
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,880 by 2023. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Sterlington RD over Chauvin Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.