US Bridges

LA0329 over Rodere Canal

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI South of LA 14 · Structure no. 032302350100101

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0329 over Rodere Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0329 over Rodere Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,419 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0329
CrossesRodere Canal
Location0.10 MI South of LA 14
RouteState Highway 329
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98418, -91.8473
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,419 (2021)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0329 over Rodere Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0329 over Rodere Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0329 over Rodere Canal carry?

About 2,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0329 over Rodere Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0329 over Rodere Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.