LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville
PoorVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W. of US 167 · Structure no. 035700553001081
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 353 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,800
- 2021 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 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,780 by 2041. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville carry?
About 19,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns LA0014-B over Vermilion R/Abbeville?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.