Chestnut RD over Coulee
GoodPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. W of LA 708 · Structure no. 035700000200559
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut RD over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Chestnut RD over Coulee built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut 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 Chestnut RD over Coulee carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Chestnut RD over Coulee?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut RD over Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.