LA1097 over Coulle Duralde
GoodAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.92 MI East of LA 98 · Structure no. 030108014001921
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 437
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1097 over Coulle Duralde is a concrete culvert carrying LA1097 over Coulle Duralde in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1097 over Coulle Duralde built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1097 over Coulle 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA1097 over Coulle Duralde carry?
About 437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA1097 over Coulle Duralde?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns LA1097 over Coulle Duralde?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.