Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal
PoorClosed to trafficIberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI SW of LA 668 · Structure no. 032329539914101
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Monnot RD over Delahoussaye Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.