Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee
FairMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI E of LA 138 · Structure no. 053432413914881
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 1999. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frank Bell RD over Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Bell RD over Bayou Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.