US Bridges

LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 5.1 Miles North of LA 14 · Structure no. 035708576305771

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch is a steel culvert carrying LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0082
CrossesLanglinois Ditch
Location5.1 Miles North of LA 14
RouteState Highway 82
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02127, -92.0658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
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

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 LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Langlinois Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.