US Bridges

Oliver RD over Cameron Canal

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI W of LA 332 · Structure no. 035700000030454

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver RD over Cameron Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oliver RD over Cameron 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver RD
CrossesCameron Canal
Location3.2 MI W of LA 332
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98767, -92.61527
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oliver RD over Cameron Canal built?

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

What condition is Oliver RD over Cameron 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oliver RD over Cameron Canal carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oliver RD over Cameron Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver RD over Cameron Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.