US Bridges

LA0330 over Youngs Coulee

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 3.75 MI S. of LA 82 · Structure no. 035703970103751

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0330 over Youngs Coulee is a concrete slab carrying LA0330 over Youngs Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 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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CarriesLA0330
CrossesYoungs Coulee
Location3.75 MI S. of LA 82
RouteState Highway 330
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91276, -92.116
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2021)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 LA0330 over Youngs Coulee built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0330 over Youngs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0330 over Youngs Coulee carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0330 over Youngs Coulee?

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 LA0330 over Youngs Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.