Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W LA 138 · Structure no. 053432457914901
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 1999. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nip Eckles RD over Coulee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Nip Eckles RD over Coulee Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.