US Bridges

Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of LA 108 · Structure no. 071004509108513

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Courville Rd.
CrossesHampton Coulee
Location0.2 MI W of LA 108
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18402, -93.56827
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic178 by 2041
Trucks17%
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

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 Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Courville Rd. over Hampton Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.