US Bridges

LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.17M East of LA 347 · Structure no. 035002380301171

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,684 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,552 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0096
CrossesPointe Claire Coulee
Location1.17M East of LA 347
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates30.1228, -91.8101
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,684 (2021)
Projected traffic9,552 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0096 over Pointe Claire 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee carry?

About 8,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0096 over Pointe Claire Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.