US Bridges

LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. NE of LA 107 · Structure no. 080503740101501

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA1182
CrossesBayou Choupique Canal
Location1.5 Mi. NE of LA 107
RouteState Highway 1182
Coordinates30.98147, -91.9688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2021)
Projected traffic1,687 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns LA1182 over Bayou Choupique Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.