LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou
PoorPosted for loadWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Miles West of LA 413 · Structure no. 616102280603051
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,562
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,318 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou carry?
About 7,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0076 over Chalpin Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.