St. Margaret RD over Coulee
FairAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.44 MI East of LA 95 · Structure no. 030100000200448
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 336
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. Margaret RD over Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Margaret RD over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St. Margaret RD over Coulee built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. Margaret RD over Coulee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does St. Margaret RD over Coulee carry?
About 336 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is St. Margaret RD over Coulee?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns St. Margaret RD over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.