US Bridges

Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .08 MI E of Raymond ST · Structure no. 032800000030408

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBruce ST
CrossesAcadiana Canal
Location.08 MI E of Raymond ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.14954, -92.08009
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2020)
Projected traffic479 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 Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal 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 Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce ST over Acadiana Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.