US Bridges

Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.86 MI W of LA 3070 · Structure no. 030130156922671

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodrich Rd.
CrossesDe Saule Coulee
Location0.86 MI W of LA 3070
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.25989, -92.4447
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic211 by 2040
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 Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodrich Rd. over De Saule 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Goodrich Rd. over De Saule Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.