US Bridges

Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal

FairPosted for load

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI W of LA 82 · Structure no. 071229471930691

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal is a concrete slab carrying Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTrosclair Rd.
CrossesCreole Canal
Location.01 MI W of LA 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.78607, -93.11454
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2020)
Projected traffic367 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trosclair Rd. over Creole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Trosclair Rd. over Creole Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.