Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2 Miles S. of LA 1161 · Structure no. 032000000200432
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cousins Rd. over Des Cannes Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.