US Bridges

Crochet RD over Canal

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Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. S. of LA 86 · Structure no. 032300000030487

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crochet RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Crochet RD over Canal in Iberia 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 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 726 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrochet RD
CrossesCanal
Location1.0 Mi. S. of LA 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99409, -91.73699
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic726 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crochet RD over Canal built?

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

What condition is Crochet RD over Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crochet RD over Canal carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crochet RD over 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 Crochet RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.