US Bridges

Saltzman RD over Coulee

Poor

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI S of LA 711 · Structure no. 035729579922731

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltzman RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Saltzman RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSaltzman RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.3 MI S of LA 711
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96551, -92.45392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltzman RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltzman RD over Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Saltzman RD over Coulee carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Saltzman RD over Coulee?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Saltzman RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.