US Bridges

Port RD over Rodere Canal

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.73 MI W of LA 83 · Structure no. 032300000200739

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port RD over Rodere Canal is a concrete slab carrying Port RD over Rodere 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 836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 919 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPort RD
CrossesRodere Canal
Location1.73 MI W of LA 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.94874, -91.85209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic919 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Port RD over Rodere Canal built?

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

What condition is Port RD over Rodere 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 Port RD over Rodere Canal carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Port RD over Rodere Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Port RD over Rodere Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.