US Bridges

Placide RD over Coulee

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E. of US167 · Structure no. 035700000035701

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placide RD over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Placide RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 823 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlacide RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.2 MI E. of US167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.0649, -92.11927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2022)
Projected traffic823 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Placide RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Placide 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Placide RD over Coulee carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Placide RD over Coulee?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Placide RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.