US Bridges

Port RD over Rodere Lateral

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 2.50 MI W of LA 83 · Structure no. 032300000200754

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,776
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port RD over Rodere Lateral is a concrete slab carrying Port RD over Rodere Lateral 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 1,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,953 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPort RD
CrossesRodere Lateral
Location2.50 MI W of LA 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.94227, -91.85744
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,776 (2021)
Projected traffic1,953 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 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 Port RD over Rodere Lateral built?

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

What condition is Port RD over Rodere Lateral 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 Lateral carry?

About 1,776 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Port RD over Rodere Lateral?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Port RD over Rodere Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.