US Bridges

Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 9.6 MI S of LA 835 · Structure no. 053432532913361

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2024. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSunshine RD
CrossesCoffee Bayou
Location9.6 MI S of LA 835
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.88634, -91.55867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2004)
Projected traffic27 by 2024
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine RD over Coffee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine RD over Coffee Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.