US Bridges

Jacobs Ave. over Coulee

PoorPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of US 90 · Structure no. 030100000030389

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Ave. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Jacobs Ave. over Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJacobs Ave.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.5 Mi. N. of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21311, -92.38487
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2021)
Projected traffic369 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Ave. over Coulee built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Ave. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jacobs Ave. over Coulee carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jacobs Ave. over Coulee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Ave. over Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.