US Bridges

Napp St. over Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI NW of LA 35 · Structure no. 030100000030502

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Napp St. over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Napp St. over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 739 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNapp St.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.3 MI NW of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.3987, -92.23192
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2022)
Projected traffic739 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Napp St. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Napp St. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Napp St. over Coulee carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Napp St. over Coulee?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Napp St. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.