US Bridges

Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.23 MI S. of LA 335 · Structure no. 035700000030387

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 407 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetbay Rd.
CrossesNoel Canal
Location1.23 MI S. of LA 335
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9304, -92.1911
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic407 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 Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetbay Rd. over Noel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetbay Rd. over Noel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.