US Bridges

LA0182 over Bayou Choupique

Fair

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI North of LA 83 · Structure no. 035100040607451

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Bayou Choupique is a concrete culvert carrying LA0182 over Bayou Choupique in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 6,242 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,866 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesBayou Choupique
Location0.9 MI North of LA 83
RouteState Highway 182
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.84939, -91.557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,242 (2021)
Projected traffic6,866 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0182 over Bayou Choupique built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Bayou Choupique 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Bayou Choupique carry?

About 6,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Bayou Choupique?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Bayou Choupique?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.