US Bridges

Riceland RD over Coulee

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. W. of LA 95 · Structure no. 030100000030420

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riceland RD over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Riceland RD over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiceland RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.0 Mi. W. of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28018, -92.21072
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
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 Riceland RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riceland RD over Coulee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Riceland RD over Coulee carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Riceland RD over Coulee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Riceland RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.