US Bridges

Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. E. of LA 3070 · Structure no. 030130169922561

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStakes Rd.
CrossesDe Saule Coulee
Location0.8 Mi. E. of LA 3070
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.28171, -92.42764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stakes Rd. over De Saule 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 Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stakes Rd. over De Saule Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.