US Bridges

Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou

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Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071200000070000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Chenier RD
CrossesLittle Chenier Bayou
Location2.0 MI E of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.85367, -93.05574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little Chenier RD over Little Chenier Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.