US Bridges

Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.90 Mi. S of LA 14 · Structure no. 032300000200715

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal is a concrete slab carrying Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 936 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,029 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHazard RD
CrossesArmenco Branch Canal
Location0.90 Mi. S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.97404, -91.88297
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2021)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazard RD over Armenco 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 Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hazard RD over Armenco Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.