US Bridges

Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI NW of LA 342 · Structure no. 032830120920651

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,363
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 2,363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,599 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLe Violon Rd.
CrossesIle Des Cannes Coulee
Location1.5 MI NW of LA 342
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20156, -92.10827
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,363 (2020)
Projected traffic2,599 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Le Violon Rd. over Ile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 2,363 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Le Violon Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.