US Bridges

Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal

FairPosted for load

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. E of LA 87 · Structure no. 035129454912381

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal is a concrete slab carrying Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVerdunville Rd.
CrossesVerdunville Canal
Location2.2 Mi. E of LA 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.75816, -91.39738
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Verdunville Rd. over Verdunville Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.