US Bridges

LA0022 over Bayou Choupique

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Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 5.46 MI E of Jct. LA 16 · Structure no. 623202600305461

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0022 over Bayou Choupique is a concrete slab carrying LA0022 over Bayou Choupique in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0022
CrossesBayou Choupique
Location5.46 MI E of Jct. LA 16
RouteState Highway 22
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27174, -90.7109
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2021)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0022 over Bayou Choupique built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0022 over Bayou Choupique 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0022 over Bayou Choupique carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0022 over Bayou Choupique?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0022 over Bayou Choupique?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.