LA0027 over Choupique Bayou
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI South of LA 1133 · Structure no. 071000310403151
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,352 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Choupique Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0027 over Choupique Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2043. The structure is 1,352 ft (412.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Choupique Bayou built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 over Choupique 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Choupique Bayou carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Choupique Bayou?
The structure is 1,352 ft (412.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Choupique Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.