US Bridges

LA0014 over Avrico Canal

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 5.98 MI W. of LA 91 · Structure no. 035700550306241

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Avrico Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Avrico Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesAvrico Canal
Location5.98 MI W. of LA 91
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02169, -92.5137
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2021)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Avrico Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Avrico 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Avrico Canal carry?

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

How long is LA0014 over Avrico Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Avrico Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.