US Bridges

Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 10 · Structure no. 032000000200086

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPelican Rd.
CrossesDes Cannes Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70133, -92.34745
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pelican Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.