US Bridges

Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Miles South of LA 61 · Structure no. 053700000400460

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,410 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Chapel RD
CrossesSouth Tupawek Creek
Location0.25 Miles South of LA 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53309, -92.17888
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2008)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2028
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Chapel RD over South Tupawek Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.