US Bridges

LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI North of LA 29 · Structure no. 032000570500001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
380 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
5,328
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2039. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0013
CrossesBayou Des Cannes
Location2.4 MI North of LA 29
RouteState Highway 13
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53639, -92.4244
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2019)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes carry?

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Bayou Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.