US Bridges

Community RD over Bull Hole Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Miles W. of LA 82 · Structure no. 035700000030174

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community RD over Bull Hole Canal is a concrete slab carrying Community RD over Bull Hole Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 567 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCommunity RD
CrossesBull Hole Canal
Location0.9 Miles W. of LA 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.88131, -92.1892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2021)
Projected traffic567 by 2041
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Community RD over Bull Hole Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Community RD over Bull Hole 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Community RD over Bull Hole Canal carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Community RD over Bull Hole Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Community RD over Bull Hole Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.