US Bridges

LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI East of LA 376 · Structure no. 032000660705291

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,214
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6,214 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesBayou Des Cannes
Location3.6 MI East of LA 376
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.7007, -92.33921
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,214 (2022)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes carry?

About 6,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Bayou Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.