US Bridges

Gallet RD over Touchets Canal

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.3MI E of LA 35 · Structure no. 035729516921661

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallet RD over Touchets Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Gallet RD over Touchets Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGallet RD
CrossesTouchets Canal
Location0.3MI E of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.86032, -92.2786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gallet RD over Touchets Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallet RD over Touchets Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Gallet RD over Touchets Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gallet RD over Touchets Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gallet RD over Touchets Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.