Division RD over Coulee Du Portage
PoorPosted for loadSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles NE of LA 680 · Structure no. 035030046914731
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Division RD over Coulee Du Portage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division RD over Coulee Du Portage in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Division RD over Coulee Du Portage built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Division RD over Coulee Du Portage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Division RD over Coulee Du Portage carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Division RD over Coulee Du Portage?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Division RD over Coulee Du Portage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.