US Bridges

LA0014 over Elliot Ditch

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI W. of LA 91 · Structure no. 035700550304131

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Elliot Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA0014 over Elliot Ditch in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesElliot Ditch
Location2.1 MI W. of LA 91
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02132, -92.5485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2021)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014 over Elliot Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Elliot Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Elliot Ditch carry?

About 1,717 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Elliot Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Elliot Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.