US Bridges

Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal

GoodPosted for load

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.21 Mi. Se. of LA 89 · Structure no. 032300000200702

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChastant RD
CrossesRomero Branch Canal
Location1.21 Mi. Se. of LA 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03076, -91.94446
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2021)
Projected traffic236 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chastant RD over Romero Branch 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 Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chastant RD over Romero Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.