US Bridges

LA0335 over Bill Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI West of LA 694 · Structure no. 035703960303731

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0335 over Bill Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0335 over Bill Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0335
CrossesBill Canal
Location2.6 MI West of LA 694
RouteState Highway 335
Coordinates29.94786, -92.2216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2021)
Projected traffic557 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0335 over Bill Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0335 over Bill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0335 over Bill Canal carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0335 over Bill Canal?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0335 over Bill Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.