US Bridges

Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.64 MI E of LA 93 · Structure no. 032830198920531

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 704 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCockpit Rd.
CrossesCarencro Bayou
Location1.64 MI E of LA 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.33051, -92.08926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou 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 Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cockpit Rd. over Carencro Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.