US Bridges

LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. E. of LA 97 · Structure no. 030102113001711

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
923 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
1,128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2041. The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0100
CrossesB Des Cannes Evng
Location1.5 Mi. E. of LA 97
RouteState Highway 100
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.26808, -92.56043
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 15
Structure length923 ft (281.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2021)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng?

The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0100 over B Des Cannes Evng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.