US Bridges

Choupique RD over Canal

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. S. of LA 3242 · Structure no. 032330028914151

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choupique RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Choupique RD over Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChoupique RD
CrossesCanal
Location1.5 Mi. S. of LA 3242
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.04799, -91.69289
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choupique RD over Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Choupique RD over Canal carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choupique RD over Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Choupique RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.