US Bridges

Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI W of LA 91 · Structure no. 035700000200270

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesZaunbrecher Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location4.4 MI W of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.0383, -92.58747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zaunbrecher 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 Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Zaunbrecher Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.