US Bridges

Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. W. of LA 93 · Structure no. 032800000030119

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRue Des Babineaux
CrossesIle Des Cannes Coulee
Location0.7 Mi. W. of LA 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.26899, -92.12386
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic261 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee 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 Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rue Des Babineaux over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.