US Bridges

Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.55 Mile NW of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084031101922791

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoulee Crossing RD
CrossesBayou Clear
Location0.55 Mile NW of LA 3265
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.16858, -92.4654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Coulee Crossing RD over Bayou Clear?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.