US Bridges

LA0094 over Vermilion River

Fair

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of LA 353 · Structure no. 035000800400001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,293
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0094 over Vermilion River is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0094 over Vermilion River in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 18,293 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,122 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0094
CrossesVermilion River
Location1.0 MI E of LA 353
RouteState Highway 94
CountySt. Martin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24053, -91.9639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,293 (2021)
Projected traffic20,122 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$709,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0094 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0094 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0094 over Vermilion River carry?

About 18,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0094 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0094 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.