US Bridges

Ozark Rd. over Coulee

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. West of LA 95 · Structure no. 030130185921201

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozark Rd. over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Ozark Rd. over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOzark Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.4 Mi. West of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.30895, -92.19906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozark Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ozark Rd. 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 Ozark Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ozark Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ozark Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.