US Bridges

US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI North of LA 92 · Structure no. 032800800200001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,985
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,985 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,883 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesCoulee Ile Des Cannes
Location0.9 MI North of LA 92
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12116, -92.11951
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,985 (2021)
Projected traffic9,883 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes carry?

About 8,985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.