US Bridges

Newcomer Road over Coon Gully

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 MI E of Beasley RD · Structure no. 071000000071012

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcomer Road over Coon Gully is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Newcomer Road over Coon Gully in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcomer Road
CrossesCoon Gully
Location0.09 MI E of Beasley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27665, -93.37085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2021)
Projected traffic4 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Newcomer Road over Coon Gully built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcomer Road over Coon Gully 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newcomer Road over Coon Gully carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Newcomer Road over Coon Gully?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Newcomer Road over Coon Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.