LA0450 over Tchefuncta River
FairPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 M S of LA 10 · Structure no. 625908590402601
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0450 over Tchefuncta River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0450 over Tchefuncta River in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0450 over Tchefuncta River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0450 over Tchefuncta 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 LA0450 over Tchefuncta River carry?
About 1,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0450 over Tchefuncta River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0450 over Tchefuncta River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.