FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Cheneau Rd

Carrying Cheneau Rd over ISLE MARRONE CANAL

0.1 E of N Herpin Ave, Vermilion, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Cheneau Rd

The Cheneau Rd bridge in Vermilion, Louisiana carries Cheneau Rd over ISLE MARRONE CANAL. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 528 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Cheneau Rd compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Louisiana bridges
261
Bridges in Vermilion · 28 in Poor condition
Cheneau Rd 33.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
13.5 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
528 vehicles/day
Structure Number
035700000200188

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Cheneau Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Cheneau Rd against other structures in Vermilion and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Cheneau Rd?

Cheneau Rd in Vermilion, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Cheneau Rd inspected?

Cheneau Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 528 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Cheneau Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Cheneau Rd?

Cheneau Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Cheneau Rd?

Cheneau Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Cheneau Rd and does age affect safety?

Cheneau Rd was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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