US Bridges

LA0014 over Coulee

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.40 MI W. of LA 331 · Structure no. 035700550605151

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 12,059 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,264 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesCoulee
Location1.40 MI W. of LA 331
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates29.96151, -92.0603
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,059 (2021)
Projected traffic13,264 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014 over Coulee built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Coulee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Coulee carry?

About 12,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Coulee?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.