US Bridges

Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R.

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi.N.Of LA 1082 · Structure no. 625930401900011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R. in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 671 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw RD
CrossesBogue Chitto R.
Location2.2 Mi.N.Of LA 1082
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66957, -90.00171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic671 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R. carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R.?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw RD over Bogue Chitto R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.