US Bridges

LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 8.5 MI S. of LA 82 · Structure no. 035708576602741

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line is a concrete slab carrying LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA3147
CrossesExch Oil & Gas Corp Line
Location8.5 MI S. of LA 82
RouteState Highway 3147
Coordinates29.55815, -92.3262
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2021)
Projected traffic243 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA3147 over Exch Oil & Gas Corp Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.