US Bridges

Cleo Road over Broussard Canal

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI W of Leon RD · Structure no. 035700000035705

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleo Road over Broussard Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleo Road over Broussard Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCleo Road
CrossesBroussard Canal
Location1.8 MI W of Leon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9258, -92.23755
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Cleo Road over Broussard Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleo Road over Broussard 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 Cleo Road over Broussard Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cleo Road over Broussard Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cleo Road over Broussard Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.