US Bridges

Meche Rd. over Carencro Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.08 MI N of LA 1252 · Structure no. 032830221920051

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meche Rd. over Carencro Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Meche Rd. over Carencro Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMeche Rd.
CrossesCarencro Bayou
Location1.08 MI N of LA 1252
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36751, -92.00888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic396 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Meche Rd. over Carencro Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Meche Rd. over Carencro Bayou?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meche Rd. over Carencro Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.