US Bridges

Spencer RD over Florence Canal

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. W of LA 91 · Structure no. 035729577923091

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer RD over Florence Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Spencer RD over Florence Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer RD
CrossesFlorence Canal
Location0.01 Mi. W of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96255, -92.51432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Spencer RD over Florence Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer RD over Florence Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spencer RD over Florence Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spencer RD over Florence Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer RD over Florence Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.