US Bridges

Noel RD over Noel Ditch

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of LA 694 · Structure no. 035708571100821

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noel RD over Noel Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Noel RD over Noel Ditch 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNoel RD
CrossesNoel Ditch
Location1.7 MI W of LA 694
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91864, -92.20154
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Noel RD over Noel Ditch built?

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

What condition is Noel RD over Noel Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Noel RD over Noel Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Noel RD over Noel Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Noel RD over Noel Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.