LA0014 over Ditch
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071001960102501
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,023
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0014 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,023 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0014 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0014 over 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0014 over Ditch carry?
About 2,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0014 over Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns LA0014 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.