US Bridges

14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr.

PoorPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · Franklinton LA · Structure no. 625930506900901

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr. in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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Carries14th ST
CrossesBogue Chitto Cr.
LocationFranklinton LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.84345, -90.14755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic462 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr. carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over Bogue Chitto Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.