US Bridges

LA0700 over Hunter Canal

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of LA 35 · Structure no. 035702070303501

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0700 over Hunter Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0700 over Hunter Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0700
CrossesHunter Canal
Location0.5 MI E of LA 35
RouteState Highway 700
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03513, -92.2674
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2021)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0700 over Hunter Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0700 over Hunter 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0700 over Hunter Canal carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0700 over Hunter Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0700 over Hunter Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.