US Bridges

Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. E. of LA 83 · Structure no. 032329563914811

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCoulee RD
CrossesJacks Coulee
Location1.3 Mi. E. of LA 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94003, -91.80231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2040
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 Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coulee RD over Jacks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coulee RD over Jacks Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.