Columbus RD over Touchets Canal
GoodVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI S of LA 35 · Structure no. 035700000200291
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 591
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus RD over Touchets Canal is a concrete slab carrying Columbus RD over Touchets Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus RD over Touchets Canal built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus RD over Touchets 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 Columbus RD over Touchets Canal carry?
About 591 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Columbus RD over Touchets 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 Columbus RD over Touchets Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.