US Bridges

Preston RD over Marrone Canal

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI W of LA 35 · Structure no. 035700000030494

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston RD over Marrone Canal is a concrete slab carrying Preston RD over Marrone Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPreston RD
CrossesMarrone Canal
Location1.5 MI W of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.86752, -92.29504
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Preston RD over Marrone Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston RD over Marrone 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 Preston RD over Marrone Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston RD over Marrone Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Preston RD over Marrone Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.