US Bridges

Red Fox Ln. over Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.58 MI E of LA 13 · Structure no. 032000000200430

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Fox Ln. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Red Fox Ln. over Coulee in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Fox Ln.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.58 MI E of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.71474, -92.41836
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2020)
Projected traffic193 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Red Fox Ln. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Fox 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 Red Fox Ln. over Coulee carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Red Fox Ln. over Coulee?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Red Fox Ln. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.