US Bridges

LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI E LA 440 Inter. · Structure no. 625900470208501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,018
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,018 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,219 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesBogue Chitto Relief
Location0.05 MI E LA 440 Inter.
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.83936, -90.1728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,018 (2021)
Projected traffic13,219 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief 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 LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief carry?

About 12,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Bogue Chitto Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.