LA3127 over Vial Canal
GoodSt. Charles Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI East of LA 3160 · Structure no. 024504280308802
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,206
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3127 over Vial Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA3127 over Vial Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,206 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,126 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA3127 over Vial Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3127 over Vial 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA3127 over Vial Canal carry?
About 9,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA3127 over Vial Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA3127 over Vial Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.