Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal
GoodVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI W of Lionel RD · Structure no. 035700000030524
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dotsay RD over Coulee Baton Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.