LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.35 Mi. SW of LA 1 · Structure no. 084000000080175
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,442
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,442 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,886 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal carry?
About 4,442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns LA1208-1 over Chatlin Lake Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.