Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee
PoorClosed to trafficMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · .4 Mi. W. Int. 045 · Structure no. 053432423914881
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 1994. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cutoff RD over Bayou Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.