US Bridges

St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.55 MI E of LA 95 · Structure no. 030130271921711

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Matthew Dr.
CrossesGrand Coulee Ditch
Location0.55 MI E of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.45198, -92.28587
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic52 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns St. Matthew Dr. over Grand Coulee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.