US Bridges

Eddie RD over Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI W of LA 3093 · Structure no. 035729587922521

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddie RD over Coulee is a concrete channel beam carrying Eddie RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEddie RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.6 MI W of LA 3093
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.97831, -92.42111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eddie RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eddie 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 Eddie RD over Coulee carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eddie RD over Coulee?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Eddie RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.