US Bridges

W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.47M West of LA 3025 · Structure no. 032830116920171

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Bayou Pkwy
CrossesMine Coulee Cut-Off Cana
Location0.47M West of LA 3025
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19403, -92.02944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off 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 W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W. Bayou Pkwy over Mine Coulee Cut-Off Cana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.