US Bridges

East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI East of LA 14 · Structure no. 071030118931001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,731 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Prien Lake RD
CrossesKayouche Coulee
Location0.8 MI East of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19828, -93.16697
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2022)
Projected traffic5,731 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Prien Lake RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Prien Lake RD over Kayouche Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.