US Bridges

LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI W. of LA 91 · Structure no. 030102113101791

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0368
CrossesBayou Des Cannes Relief
Location1.8 MI W. of LA 91
RouteState Highway 368
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41389, -92.5291
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 Bayou Des Cannes Relief built?

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

What condition is LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief carry?

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

How long is LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0368 over Bayou Des Cannes Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.