US Bridges

Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro

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Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 Mi. SW of LA 182 · Structure no. 032800000032813

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro is a concrete slab carrying Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 418 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGendarme RD
CrossesBayou Carencro
Location2.6 Mi. SW of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.34696, -92.08298
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
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 traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic418 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro 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 Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro?

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 Gendarme RD over Bayou Carencro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.