US Bridges

Community RD over Bull Hole Canal

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI W of LA 82 · Structure no. 035700000030406

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
266
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 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCommunity RD
CrossesBull Hole Canal
Location2.0 MI W of LA 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.8823, -92.20667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic292 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2012, making it 13 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 July 2023.

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

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Community RD over Bull Hole Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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.