US Bridges

LA0013 over Averico Canal

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.15 MI N. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035700570101151

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Averico Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0013 over Averico Canal 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 2,466 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesAverico Canal
Location1.15 MI N. of LA 14
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.02176, -92.3096
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,466 (2021)
Projected traffic2,712 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 LA0013 over Averico Canal built?

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

What condition is LA0013 over Averico 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 LA0013 over Averico Canal carry?

About 2,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Averico Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Averico Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.