US Bridges

LA0014 over Drainage

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E of LA 338 · Structure no. 035700550603201

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Drainage in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,193 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesDrainage
Location1.6 MI E of LA 338
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates29.96925, -92.09018
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,903 (2022)
Projected traffic14,193 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0014 over Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Drainage carry?

About 12,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.