US Bridges

Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 Mi. East of LA 3093 · Structure no. 035700000030463

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Rd.
CrossesRobins Canal
Location3.6 Mi. East of LA 3093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98764, -92.35598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic129 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Rd. over Robins 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Rd. over Robins Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.