Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde
GoodAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Miles South of LA 98 · Structure no. 030100000200496
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 528
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde is a concrete slab carrying Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde 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 Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde carry?
About 528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Meche Rd. over Coulee Duralde?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.