US Bridges

Choupique RD over Spring Gully

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of LA 108 · Structure no. 071000000070244

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choupique RD over Spring Gully is a concrete slab carrying Choupique RD over Spring Gully in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesChoupique RD
CrossesSpring Gully
Location0.6 MI S of LA 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13061, -93.4345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2023)
Projected traffic634 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Choupique RD over Spring Gully built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choupique RD over Spring Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Choupique RD over Spring Gully carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Choupique RD over Spring Gully?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Choupique RD over Spring Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.