US Bridges

Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.08 Miles E of LA 93 · Structure no. 034900000000095

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 748 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBilleaux Road
CrossesCarencro Bayou
Location1.08 Miles E of LA 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.32794, -92.09772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic748 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billeaux Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Billeaux Road over Carencro Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.