US Bridges

LA0082 over Long Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 14.72 MI S of LA 3147 · Structure no. 035701940300911

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Long Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA0082 over Long Ditch in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0082
CrossesLong Ditch
Location14.72 MI S of LA 3147
RouteState Highway 82
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.68516, -92.6069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2021)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 LA0082 over Long Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 over Long Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0082 over Long Ditch carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Long Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Long Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.