US Bridges

Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal

GoodPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · P2929510904391 · Structure no. 022929510904391

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal is a concrete slab carrying Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,578 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChoctaw RD
CrossesLepine Canal
LocationP2929510904391
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.85045, -90.73164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2020)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choctaw RD over Lepine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw RD over Lepine Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.