LA0138 over Coulss Bayou
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI North of LA 3079 · Structure no. 053403300105401
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,830
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0138 over Coulss Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0138 over Coulss Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0138 over Coulss Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0138 over Coulss Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0138 over Coulss Bayou carry?
About 1,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0138 over Coulss Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0138 over Coulss Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.