US Bridges

Cypress Point RD over Coulee

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI E of LA 14 · Structure no. 035730036923731

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Point RD over Coulee is a concrete channel beam carrying Cypress Point RD over Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress Point RD
CrossesCoulee
Location2 MI E of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.06005, -92.62166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic316 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Point RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Cypress Point 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 Cypress Point RD over Coulee carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cypress Point RD over Coulee?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Point RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.