US Bridges

LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.39 MI W. of Ua 167 · Structure no. 035700553001371

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,780 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesValcourt Coulee
Location0.39 MI W. of Ua 167
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98292, -92.13229
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2021)
Projected traffic21,780 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Valcourt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Valcourt Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.