US Bridges

Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N of Community RD · Structure no. 035729534921101

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie RD
CrossesBull Hole Canal
Location1.2 MI N of Community RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89442, -92.18366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2021)
Projected traffic265 by 2041
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal 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 Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie RD over Bull Hole Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.