North RD over Drainage Canal
GoodVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI N of LA 14 · Structure no. 035729593920291
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,043
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying North RD over Drainage Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,043 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,247 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is North RD over Drainage 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 North RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is North RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns North RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.