US Bridges

E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.96 Mi. East of LA 14 · Structure no. 071000000070217

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,569
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee is a concrete slab carrying E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,925 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Mcneese ST
CrossesKayouche Coulee
Location0.96 Mi. East of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17643, -93.16857
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2019)
Projected traffic3,925 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E. Mcneese ST over Kayouche Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.