US Bridges

Beau RD over Coulee

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S. of LA 699 · Structure no. 035700000030073

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beau RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Beau RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 797 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeau RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.8 MI S. of LA 699
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.06732, -92.13284
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic797 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beau RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beau RD over Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Beau RD over Coulee carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Beau RD over Coulee?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beau RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.