US Bridges

Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou

Good

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. W. of US 165 · Structure no. 072730193925741

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarl Hoppe Road
CrossesArceneaux Bayou
Location0.7 Mi. W. of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.32123, -92.95459
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Hoppe Road over Arceneaux Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.