US Bridges

LA0038 over Bogue Chitto

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA0038 · Structure no. 625902630606551

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
812 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0038 over Bogue Chitto is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0038 over Bogue Chitto in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0038
CrossesBogue Chitto
LocationLA0038
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.92239, -90.2057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length812 ft (247.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0038 over Bogue Chitto built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0038 over Bogue Chitto in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0038 over Bogue Chitto carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0038 over Bogue Chitto?

The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0038 over Bogue Chitto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.