US Bridges

Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI S of Agate RD · Structure no. 032000000032003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEvangeline RD
CrossesCocodrie Bayou
Location1 MI S of Agate RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8917, -92.57109
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou 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 Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Evangeline RD over Cocodrie Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.