Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal
PoorRapides Parish, Louisiana · Applewhite Street · Structure no. 084031178922631
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Applewhite ST over Chatlin Lake Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.