US Bridges

W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal

GoodPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.07 MI W of I-49 · Structure no. 032830164920211

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,584
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,584 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,142 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW. Pont Des Mouton
CrossesCanal
Location1.07 MI W of I-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.27434, -92.03632
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,584 (2020)
Projected traffic6,142 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal carry?

About 5,584 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns W. Pont Des Mouton over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.