US Bridges

E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 385 · Structure no. 071030066931261

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee is a concrete slab carrying E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 745 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Lincoln RD
CrossesHippolyte Coulee
Location0.2 MI E of LA 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.11031, -93.21019
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic678 (2021)
Projected traffic745 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lincoln RD over Hippolyte Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.