US Bridges

Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee

GoodPosted for load

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N Russo Milizzo RD · Structure no. 035030101915081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,401 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeed Champagne RD
CrossesCypress Island Coulee
Location0.5 MI N Russo Milizzo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.16847, -91.84708
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2020)
Projected traffic1,401 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island 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 Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leed Champagne RD over Cypress Island Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.