US Bridges

Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of US 165 · Structure no. 072730193925831

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarl Hoppe Road
CrossesBayou
Location1.7 MI W of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.32107, -92.97182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic33 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Hoppe Road over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Hoppe Road over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.