Bayou Teche at Charenton Bridge, Carries Louisiana Highway 324 (LA 324) over Bayou Teche, Charenton, St. Mary Parish, LA

Significance: This Warren pony truss swing bridge has significance as an example of a movable swing bridge. Its significance is demonstrated by the presence of distinctive engineering and design features of a pony truss swing bridge, which is characterized by the polygonal Warren truss configuration, center-bearing turning mechanism, pivot pier, and operator's house. This bridge was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 under Criterion C: Design/Engineering at the state level of significance.
Survey number: HAER LA-37
Building/structure dates: 1945 Initial Construction