US Bridges

Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib.

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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.77 MI W of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000071011

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib. in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Drive
CrossesChoupique Bayou Trib.
Location2.77 MI W of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.1878, -93.42244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Drive over Choupique Bayou Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.