LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine
FairEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI South of LA 374 · Structure no. 032008202502381
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 759
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine is a concrete slab carrying LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine carry?
About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA 3277 over Coulee Valentine?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.