US Bridges

LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI West of US 167 · Structure no. 032808282802201

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,608
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,608 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,168 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0724
CrossesLe Des Cannes Coulee
Location1.3 MI West of US 167
RouteState Highway 724
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.16691, -92.10497
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,608 (2021)
Projected traffic6,168 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$783,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 5,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0724 over Le Des Cannes Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.