US Bridges

Justice Ln. over Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI S of LA 95 · Structure no. 032000000200413

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Justice Ln. over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Justice Ln. over Coulee in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJustice Ln.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.25 MI S of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.56306, -92.3303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2021)
Projected traffic56 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Justice Ln. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Justice Ln. over Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Justice Ln. over Coulee carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Justice Ln. over Coulee?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Justice Ln. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.