US Bridges

LA0332 over Gueydan Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.76 MI W. of LA 91 · Structure no. 035700000030446

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0332 over Gueydan Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0332 over Gueydan Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0332
CrossesGueydan Canal
Location1.76 MI W. of LA 91
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates29.99245, -92.5437
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0332 over Gueydan Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0332 over Gueydan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0332 over Gueydan Canal carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0332 over Gueydan Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0332 over Gueydan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.