US Bridges

Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee

FairPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 Mi. W. of LA 740 · Structure no. 034930246915811

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFuselier RD
CrossesDe Marks Coulee
Location2.4 Mi. W. of LA 740
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41061, -91.96853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fuselier RD over De Marks Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.