US Bridges

LA0696 over Coulee Kenny

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI E. of LA 343 · Structure no. 035708572507821

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0696 over Coulee Kenny is a concrete slab carrying LA0696 over Coulee Kenny in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0696
CrossesCoulee Kenny
Location2.4 MI E. of LA 343
RouteState Highway 696
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02102, -92.1436
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2021)
Projected traffic809 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0696 over Coulee Kenny built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0696 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0696 over Coulee Kenny carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0696 over Coulee Kenny?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0696 over Coulee Kenny?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.