LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River
FairWashington Parish, Louisiana · LA0438 · Structure no. 625902750108011
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 700 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 666
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2041. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River carry?
About 666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River?
The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0438 over Bogue Chitto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.