US Bridges

Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou

FairPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. S. of LA 182 · Structure no. 034930237920341

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw RD
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.6 Mi. S. of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.40046, -92.05446
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choctaw RD over Drainage 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw RD over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.