US Bridges

Paul White RD over Coon Gully

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI N of LA 378 · Structure no. 071030210931531

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul White RD over Coon Gully is a steel culvert carrying Paul White RD over Coon Gully 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 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 1,185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,303 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaul White RD
CrossesCoon Gully
Location3.1 MI N of LA 378
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.35048, -93.25813
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2021)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Paul White RD over Coon Gully built?

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

What condition is Paul White RD over Coon Gully 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Paul White RD over Coon Gully carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Paul White RD over Coon Gully?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Paul White RD over Coon Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.