LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River
GoodSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · LA0021 · Structure no. 625200300201612
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,422 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,481
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7,481 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,229 by 2041. The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River carry?
About 7,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River?
The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0021 over Bogue Chitto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.