US Bridges

Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M SW of US 190 · Structure no. 613930321912741

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary in Pointe Coupee 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 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.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 722 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Torres RD
CrossesBayou Cholpe Tributary
Location1.3 M SW of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53497, -91.45829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2019)
Projected traffic722 by 2039
Trucks—
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

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 Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary built?

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

What condition is Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Torres RD over Bayou Cholpe Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.