US Bridges

Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 MI W of Lafayette ST · Structure no. 032800000030376

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCopper Meadow Blvd
CrossesParc Perdu Bayou
Location0.40 MI W of Lafayette ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.10511, -91.99713
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2020)
Projected traffic173 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Copper Meadow Blvd over Parc Perdu Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.