LA0729 over Vermilion River
FairLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of LA 182 · Structure no. 032800043000561
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,293
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0729 over Vermilion River is a concrete slab carrying LA0729 over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0729 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0729 over Vermilion River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0729 over Vermilion River carry?
About 2,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0729 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0729 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.