LA0016 over Tchefuncte River
GoodWashington Parish, Louisiana · LA0016 · Structure no. 625900470200001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 362 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,747
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0016 over Tchefuncte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0016 over Tchefuncte River in Washington 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 3,747 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,121 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0016 over Tchefuncte River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0016 over Tchefuncte 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0016 over Tchefuncte River carry?
About 3,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0016 over Tchefuncte River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0016 over Tchefuncte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.