US0090 over Bayou Choupique
FairSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NW of LA 83 · Structure no. 035104240507164
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0090 over Bayou Choupique is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over Bayou Choupique in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0090 over Bayou Choupique built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0090 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US0090 over Bayou Choupique carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0090 over Bayou Choupique?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Bayou Choupique?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.