US Bridges

Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.58 Mi. SW of LA 1 · Structure no. 084000000600266

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur is a concrete slab carrying Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCheneyville Cutoff
CrossesCoulee Du Pecheur
Location1.58 Mi. SW of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.09143, -92.2515
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2022)
Projected traffic597 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cheneyville Cutoff over Coulee Du Pecheur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.