LA1246 over Vermilion River
GoodVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W. of LA 82 · Structure no. 035708576900011
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 363 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1246 over Vermilion River is a steel movable - swing carrying LA1246 over Vermilion River in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1246 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1246 over Vermilion River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA1246 over Vermilion River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA1246 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA1246 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.