US Bridges

W. Beech RD over Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI E of Farmers RD · Structure no. 035700000035710

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Beech RD over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Beech RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Beech RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.5 MI E of Farmers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98693, -92.36484
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Beech RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Beech 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 W. Beech RD over Coulee carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W. Beech RD over Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns W. Beech RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.