US Bridges

Pine Island RD over Coulee

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI W of LA 82 · Structure no. 035729503921981

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Island RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Pine Island RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 314 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Island RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.6 MI W of LA 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.8383, -92.33
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2021)
Projected traffic314 by 2041
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Island RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Island RD over Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Island RD over Coulee carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pine Island RD over Coulee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Island RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.