US Bridges

LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of LA 29 · Structure no. 032000000030472

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0104
CrossesBayou Des Cannes
Location1.7 MI W of LA 29
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates30.63265, -92.3185
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2021)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0104 over Bayou Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.