US Bridges

Schultz Rd. over Grande Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI E of LA 13 · Structure no. 030130210922371

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schultz Rd. over Grande Coulee is a concrete channel beam carrying Schultz Rd. over Grande 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchultz Rd.
CrossesGrande Coulee
Location0.02 MI E of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.34894, -92.39704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 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 Schultz Rd. over Grande Coulee built?

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

What condition is Schultz Rd. over Grande 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 Schultz Rd. over Grande Coulee carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Schultz Rd. over Grande Coulee?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schultz Rd. over Grande Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.