US Bridges

Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. NE of US 90 · Structure no. 032300000030518

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesBriarwood DR
CrossesCommercial Canal
Location1.2 Mi. NE of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.98162, -91.82663
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2020)
Projected traffic342 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarwood DR over Commercial 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 Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Briarwood DR over Commercial Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.