US Bridges

LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 3.36 MI N. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035700570103361

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,466 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0013
CrossesCoulee Des Ises
Location3.36 MI N. of LA 14
RouteState Highway 13
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.04382, -92.328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,466 (2021)
Projected traffic2,712 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises carry?

About 2,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Coulee Des Ises?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.