US Bridges

Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 Mi. W. of LA 91 · Structure no. 030130280923011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 792 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFournerat RD
CrossesBayou Des Cannes
Location2.1 Mi. W. of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46587, -92.5017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic792 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fournerat RD over Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fournerat RD over Bayou Des Cannes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.