US Bridges

LA0368 over B Des Cannes

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.59 MI East of LA 97 · Structure no. 030102113101591

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0368 over B Des Cannes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0368 over B Des Cannes in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0368
CrossesB Des Cannes
Location1.59 MI East of LA 97
RouteState Highway 368
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41483, -92.5264
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2021)
Projected traffic657 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0368 over B Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0368 over B Des 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0368 over B Des Cannes carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0368 over B Des Cannes?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0368 over B Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.