US Bridges

Faulk RD over Coulee

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. E. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030130083921921

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulk RD over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Faulk RD over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulk RD
CrossesCoulee
Location2.5 Mi. E. of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13888, -92.32097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faulk RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulk RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Faulk RD over Coulee carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Faulk RD over Coulee?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Faulk RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.