US Bridges

Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal

Poor

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · .05 MI W of LA 95 · Structure no. 030103920102881

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVanicor DR
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location.05 MI W of LA 95
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42433, -92.25933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2019)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.