US Bridges

Riceland Rd. over Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. S. of LA 98 · Structure no. 030130179921251

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riceland Rd. over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Riceland 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiceland Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.2 Mi. S. of LA 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.29795, -92.20976
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Riceland Rd. over Coulee built?

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

What condition is Riceland 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 Riceland Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Riceland Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Riceland Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.