US Bridges

Connie RD over Andre Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI East of LA 1120 · Structure no. 030130174922771

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connie RD over Andre Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Connie RD over Andre Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConnie RD
CrossesAndre Coulee
Location0.5 MI East of LA 1120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.28976, -92.46309
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Connie RD over Andre Coulee built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connie RD over Andre 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 Connie RD over Andre Coulee carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Connie RD over Andre Coulee?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Connie RD over Andre Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.