US Bridges

Norris RD over Segura Branch Canal

GoodPosted for load

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 N of Jeff Island Rd. · Structure no. 032330002915481

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris RD over Segura Branch Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norris RD over Segura Branch 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorris RD
CrossesSegura Branch Canal
Location0.5 N of Jeff Island Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.00323, -91.91299
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2020)
Projected traffic823 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Norris RD over Segura Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris RD over Segura 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 Norris RD over Segura Branch Canal carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Norris RD over Segura Branch Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Norris RD over Segura Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.