Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee
PoorPosted for loadLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. W. of LA 93 · Structure no. 032830139920681
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Spanish Trail over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.