US Bridges

Gobert RD over Coulee

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M East of LA 95 · Structure no. 030130275921691

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gobert RD over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Gobert RD over 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 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGobert RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.0 M East of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45835, -92.27976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gobert RD over Coulee built?

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

What condition is Gobert 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gobert RD over Coulee carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gobert RD over Coulee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gobert RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.