US Bridges

Cajundome Blvd. over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.62 of Mi. W. of US 167 · Structure no. 032830126920211

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,360
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cajundome Blvd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cajundome Blvd. over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 2,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,596 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 423 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCajundome Blvd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.62 of Mi. W. of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.21149, -92.03544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width423 ft (128.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2020)
Projected traffic2,596 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cajundome Blvd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cajundome Blvd. over Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cajundome Blvd. over Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cajundome Blvd. over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 423 ft wide.

Who owns Cajundome Blvd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.