US Bridges

Saltzman RD over Coulee

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S of LA 711 · Structure no. 035729581922771

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltzman RD over Coulee is a concrete channel beam carrying Saltzman RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSaltzman RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.8 MI S of LA 711
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96674, -92.46196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Saltzman RD over 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 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Saltzman RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.