US Bridges

LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.13 MI W of US 167 · Structure no. 035700550600131

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,662 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,428 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014-B
CrossesVermilion R/Abbeville
Location0.13 MI W of US 167
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97523, -92.13956
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,662 (2023)
Projected traffic8,428 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville carry?

About 7,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.