US Bridges

LA3093 over Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.87 MI S. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035703960102871

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3093 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA3093 over Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesLA3093
CrossesCanal
Location2.87 MI S. of LA 14
RouteState Highway 3093
Coordinates29.9665, -92.4117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA3093 over Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3093 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA3093 over Canal carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA3093 over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA3093 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.