15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 15th Ave South of LA 10 · Structure no. 625930506900701
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek is a concrete slab carrying 15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 15th ST over Bogue Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.