US Bridges

LA0014 over Coulee

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.52 MI E.Of W Jc LA 14-B · Structure no. 035700553101501

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Coulee is a concrete slab 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 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 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,193 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesCoulee
Location1.52 MI E.Of W Jc LA 14-B
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.963, -92.03144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,903 (2022)
Projected traffic14,193 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on 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 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Coulee carry?

About 12,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Coulee?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.