US Bridges

LA0014 over Mare Michele

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI W. of LA 711 · Structure no. 035700550402881

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,212
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Mare Michele is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0014 over Mare Michele in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,212 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,533 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesMare Michele
Location1.2 MI W. of LA 711
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00719, -92.484
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,212 (2021)
Projected traffic3,533 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014 over Mare Michele built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Mare Michele 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 Mare Michele carry?

About 3,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Mare Michele?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Mare Michele?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.