US Bridges

Duhon RD over Drainage Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · .1 M East of US 167 · Structure no. 035700800106111

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duhon RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Duhon RD over Drainage Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,375 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,212 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDuhon RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location.1 M East of US 167
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates30.05764, -92.12391
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,375 (2020)
Projected traffic9,212 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Duhon RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duhon RD over Drainage Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Duhon RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 8,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Duhon RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Duhon RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.