US Bridges

I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 14 · Structure no. 071004503009551

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
812 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6 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 55,407 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,947 by 2041. The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0210
CrossesM.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee
Location1.0 MI East of LA 14
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates30.20585, -93.1704
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length812 ft (247.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,407 (2021)
Projected traffic60,947 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over M.P. R/R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee carry?

About 55,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee?

The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over M.P. R/R Kayouche Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.