US Bridges

Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 Mi. NE of LA 70 · Structure no. 035000000035002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFour Mile Bayou RD
CrossesCoulee
Location4.6 Mi. NE of LA 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.81531, -91.14813
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Mile Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile Bayou RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.