US Bridges

Hazard RD over Coulee

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.65 MI S of LA 14 · Structure no. 032329589915321

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazard RD over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Hazard RD over Coulee in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 1,307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,437 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHazard RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.65 MI S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.97739, -91.88421
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2020)
Projected traffic1,437 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 Hazard RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazard RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hazard RD over Coulee carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hazard RD over Coulee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hazard RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.