Welch Rd. over Coulee
GoodAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. E. of LA 98 · Structure no. 030130163921441
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch Rd. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Welch Rd. over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 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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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch Rd. over Coulee built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welch 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 Welch Rd. over Coulee carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Welch Rd. 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 Welch Rd. over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.