US Bridges

I0010 over Choupique Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 8.1 MI East of LA 108 · Structure no. 071004509116641

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
86,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Choupique Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Choupique Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 86,969 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,665 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI0010
CrossesChoupique Bayou
Location8.1 MI East of LA 108
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21036, -93.43602
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,969 (2021)
Projected traffic95,665 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0010 over Choupique Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I0010 over Choupique Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Choupique Bayou carry?

About 86,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Choupique Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Choupique Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.