US Bridges

Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. South of LA 28 · Structure no. 084000000080584

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,880 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVersailles Blvd
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location1.1 Mi. South of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.27962, -92.5037
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Versailles Blvd over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.