LA0339 over Laports Coulee
PoorPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Miles North of LA 14 · Structure no. 035702160101501
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,990
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0339 over Laports Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0339 over Laports Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,990 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,489 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0339 over Laports Coulee built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0339 over Laports Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0339 over Laports Coulee carry?
About 4,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0339 over Laports Coulee?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0339 over Laports Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.