US Bridges

E Dave Dugas RD over Canal

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000500298

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,991
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dave Dugas RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying E Dave Dugas RD over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,991 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,190 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Dave Dugas RD
CrossesCanal
Location0.5 MI E of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.16893, -93.36756
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,991 (2023)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Dave Dugas RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Dave Dugas RD over Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Dave Dugas RD over Canal carry?

About 1,991 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Dave Dugas RD over Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Dave Dugas RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.