Suire RD over Laport Coulee
GoodPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. S of LA 14 · Structure no. 035700000030359
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 574
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suire RD over Laport Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suire RD over Laport 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 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 631 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suire RD over Laport Coulee built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suire RD over Laport 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Suire RD over Laport Coulee carry?
About 574 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Suire RD over Laport Coulee?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Suire RD over Laport Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.