US Bridges

Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI W of LA 695 · Structure no. 035729590921581

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 913 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDalton RD
CrossesIsle Marrone Canal
Location2.3 MI W of LA 695
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.9843, -92.26426
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2021)
Projected traffic913 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dalton RD over Isle 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 Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dalton RD over Isle Marrone Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.