US Bridges

LA0335 over Coulee Kenny

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.84 MI W. of LA 694 · Structure no. 035703963001841

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,516
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0335 over Coulee Kenny is a concrete slab carrying LA0335 over Coulee Kenny in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,516 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,767 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0335
CrossesCoulee Kenny
Location1.84 MI W. of LA 694
RouteState Highway 335
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96891, -92.1642
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,516 (2021)
Projected traffic2,767 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0335 over Coulee Kenny built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0335 over Coulee Kenny 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0335 over Coulee Kenny carry?

About 2,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0335 over Coulee Kenny?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0335 over Coulee Kenny?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.