US Bridges

W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI W of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030101932561

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,663
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,663 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,829 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Dave Dugas RD
CrossesChoupique Bayou
Location3.0 MI W of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.1687, -93.42613
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,663 (2019)
Projected traffic1,829 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Dave Dugas RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou carry?

About 1,663 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. Dave Dugas RD over Choupique Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.