US Bridges

LA0330 over Ramsey Canal

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 4.58 MI S. of LA 82 · Structure no. 035703970104581

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0330 over Ramsey Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0330 over Ramsey Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0330
CrossesRamsey Canal
Location4.58 MI S. of LA 82
RouteState Highway 330
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.90379, -92.1074
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2021)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0330 over Ramsey Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0330 over Ramsey 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0330 over Ramsey Canal carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0330 over Ramsey Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0330 over Ramsey Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.