US Bridges

Field Access over Coulee Des Grues

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · Sec 25 T2N R3E · Structure no. 000043696-00001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Field Access over Coulee Des Grues is a concrete slab carrying Field Access over Coulee Des Grues in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesField Access
CrossesCoulee Des Grues
LocationSec 25 T2N R3E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates31.11333, -92.122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Field Access over Coulee Des Grues built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Access over Coulee Des Grues 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Field Access over Coulee Des Grues carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Field Access over Coulee Des Grues?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Field Access over Coulee Des Grues?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.