US Bridges

LA0385 over Coulee

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M N of I-210 · Structure no. 071000000070213

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,718
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0385 over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying LA0385 over Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,718 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,589 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0385
CrossesCoulee
Location1.8 M N of I-210
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates30.22278, -93.21848
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,718 (2023)
Projected traffic9,589 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0385 over Coulee built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0385 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0385 over Coulee carry?

About 8,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0385 over Coulee?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA0385 over Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.