US Bridges

Curran Ln. over Canal

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of Amb Caffery · Structure no. 032830112920451

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,848
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curran Ln. over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Curran Ln. over Canal in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,032 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurran Ln.
CrossesCanal
Location0.3 MI W of Amb Caffery
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.18838, -92.07995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2020)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Curran Ln. over Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curran Ln. over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Curran Ln. over Canal carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Curran Ln. over Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Curran Ln. over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.