Old Spanish Trail over Coulee
FairPosted for loadAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. E. of LA 91 · Structure no. 030130107922971
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Spanish Trail over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Old Spanish Trail over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Spanish Trail over Coulee built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Spanish Trail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Spanish Trail over Coulee carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Old Spanish Trail over Coulee?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Spanish Trail over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.