US Bridges

Capritto RD over Coulee

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 0.31M North of LA 96 · Structure no. 035030081915071

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capritto RD over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Capritto RD over Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 553 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCapritto RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.31M North of LA 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.13371, -91.84809
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2020)
Projected traffic553 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Capritto RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capritto 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 Capritto RD over Coulee carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Capritto RD over Coulee?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Capritto RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.