US Bridges

LA0733 over Vermilion River

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.23 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 032808281401231

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0733 over Vermilion River is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0733 over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,593 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,152 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0733
CrossesVermilion River
Location1.23 MI East of US 167
RouteState Highway 733
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.14193, -92.0764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,593 (2021)
Projected traffic17,152 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0733 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0733 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0733 over Vermilion River carry?

About 15,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0733 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0733 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.