US Bridges

Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of Pamela Drive · Structure no. 030130289921641

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWagon Rd.
CrossesGrand Coulee
Location0.5 MI E of Pamela Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.46562, -92.27486
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 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2020)
Projected traffic8 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Rd. over Grand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon Rd. over Grand Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.