Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.52 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 034930313921421
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lost Cayou RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.