Tornado Rd. over Coulee
GoodAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI W of LA 95 · Structure no. 030130199921281
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tornado Rd. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Tornado Rd. over 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tornado Rd. over Coulee built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tornado 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 Tornado Rd. over Coulee carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Tornado Rd. over Coulee?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Tornado Rd. over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.