LA0070 over Bayou Choupique
GoodAssumption Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M E of LA 69&LA 70 · Structure no. 610402320104611
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0070 over Bayou Choupique is a concrete slab carrying LA0070 over Bayou Choupique in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,336 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0070 over Bayou Choupique built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0070 over Bayou Choupique in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0070 over Bayou Choupique carry?
About 5,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0070 over Bayou Choupique?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0070 over Bayou Choupique?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.