Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee
GoodVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of Airport RD · Structure no. 035729570920561
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,419 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rice Cove RD over Youngs North 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rice Cove RD over Youngs North Coulee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.