LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadAssumption Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 Mi. E of LA 308 · Structure no. 610408040303381
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1014 over Valance 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA1014 over Valance Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.