US Bridges

Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI N of LA 57 · Structure no. 025500000020546

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal is a concrete slab carrying Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 568 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShrimpers Row RD
CrossesKings Bayou/Coulee Canal
Location1.1 MI N of LA 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.39266, -90.71366
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2020)
Projected traffic568 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shrimpers Row RD over Kings Bayou/Coulee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.