US Bridges

LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.53 MI West of LA 97 · Structure no. 030102100102531

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes is a concrete slab carrying LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0098
CrossesBayou De Cannes
Location2.53 MI West of LA 97
RouteState Highway 98
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.33306, -92.5432
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2021)
Projected traffic1,969 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over Bayou De Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.