US Bridges

LA0694 over Noel Ditch

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.96 MI N. of LA 693 · Structure no. 035708573200961

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0694 over Noel Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0694 over Noel Ditch in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0694
CrossesNoel Ditch
Location0.96 MI N. of LA 693
RouteState Highway 694
Coordinates29.93262, -92.1751
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2021)
Projected traffic557 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0694 over Noel Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0694 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0694 over Noel Ditch carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0694 over Noel Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0694 over Noel Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.