LA0013 over Averico Canal
FairVermilion 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.