US Bridges

Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M. South Jenkins RD · Structure no. 032800000030029

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFacile RD
CrossesCoulee Ile Des Cannes
Location0.2 M. South Jenkins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21789, -92.12945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2020)
Projected traffic486 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Facile RD over Coulee Ile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Facile RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.