US Bridges

Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.47 MI SW of LA 18 · Structure no. 610300000610365

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLemannville Cutoff
CrossesVerret Bayou
Location1.47 MI SW of LA 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.09811, -90.93881
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lemannville Cutoff over Verret Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.