US Bridges

LA0014 over Coulee Kinney

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E. of LA 343 · Structure no. 035700550509461

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,768
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Coulee Kinney is a concrete slab carrying LA0014 over Coulee Kinney in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,768 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,544 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesCoulee Kinney
Location1.6 MI E. of LA 343
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98502, -92.15621
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,768 (2021)
Projected traffic8,544 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014 over Coulee Kinney built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Coulee Kinney in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Coulee Kinney carry?

About 7,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Coulee Kinney?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Coulee Kinney?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.