LA0431 over Villar Canal
PoorPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M S of LA 42 · Structure no. 610302670209481
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,608
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0431 over Villar Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0431 over Villar Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,608 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,568 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0431 over Villar Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0431 over Villar 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0431 over Villar Canal carry?
About 9,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is LA0431 over Villar Canal?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0431 over Villar Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.