US Bridges

S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.37 MI N of LA 3095 · Structure no. 032830114920031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana is a concrete culvert carrying S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,408 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. College Ext.
CrossesDes Poches Drainage Cana
Location0.37 MI N of LA 3095
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19031, -92.00529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2020)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns S. College Ext. over Des Poches Drainage Cana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.