Redbird Rd. over Coulee
PoorPosted for loadAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. S. of Istre RD · Structure no. 030130066923091
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Redbird Rd. over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redbird Rd. over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Redbird Rd. over Coulee built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Redbird Rd. over Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Redbird Rd. over Coulee carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Redbird Rd. over Coulee?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Redbird Rd. over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.