US Bridges

Goodrich RD over Andre Coulee

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. W. of LA 1120 · Structure no. 030130156922851

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodrich RD over Andre Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Goodrich RD over Andre Coulee in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodrich RD
CrossesAndre Coulee
Location0.6 Mi. W. of LA 1120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.26002, -92.47431
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 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 width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
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 Andre Coulee built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodrich RD over Andre 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 2024.

How much traffic does Goodrich RD over Andre Coulee carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Goodrich RD over Andre Coulee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Goodrich RD over Andre Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.