US Bridges

Point Verte RD over Coulee

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI NW of LA 103 · Structure no. 034930394920681

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Verte RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Point Verte RD over Coulee in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoint Verte RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.4 MI NW of LA 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.65557, -92.11461
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2020)
Projected traffic423 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Point Verte RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Verte RD over Coulee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Point Verte RD over Coulee carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Point Verte RD over Coulee?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Point Verte RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.