River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.35 M S of LA 438 · Structure no. 625930575901231
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 582
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek is a concrete slab carrying River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 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 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 River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is River RD 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?
About 582 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Bogue Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.