US Bridges

LA0014 over Government Ditch

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI N of LA 27 · Structure no. 071001930500371

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Government Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Government Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 922 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesGovernment Ditch
Location0.4 MI N of LA 27
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13148, -93.0802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2021)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0014 over Government Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Government Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Government Ditch carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Government Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Government Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.