US Bridges

LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 4.52 MI East of LA 104 · Structure no. 032008200804521

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,107 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesBayou Des Cannes
Location4.52 MI East of LA 104
RouteState Highway 95
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.59201, -92.373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2021)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Bayou Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.