US Bridges

Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S of LA 413 · Structure no. 613900000613905

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal is a concrete slab carrying Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan Lane
CrossesChenal Canal
Location0.1 MI S of LA 413
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.61414, -91.4274
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic88 by 2039
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 Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Lane over Chenal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Lane over Chenal Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.