US Bridges

E Stephenville RD over Coulee

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI NE of LA 70 · Structure no. 035029476910971

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Stephenville RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying E Stephenville RD over Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE Stephenville RD
CrossesCoulee
Location2.4 MI NE of LA 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.7937, -91.16353
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 E Stephenville RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Stephenville 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 E Stephenville RD over Coulee carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Stephenville RD over Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Stephenville RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.