US Bridges

Shrimpers Rowe over Canal

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M N of Falgout Ca RD · Structure no. 025529238904271

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shrimpers Rowe over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Shrimpers Rowe over Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 568 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShrimpers Rowe
CrossesCanal
Location1.0 M N of Falgout Ca RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.39537, -90.71074
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rowe over Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shrimpers Rowe over 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 Rowe over Canal carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shrimpers Rowe over Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shrimpers Rowe over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.