US Bridges

N. 1st St. over Coulee

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI S of LA 1163 · Structure no. 032000000200614

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. 1st St. over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying N. 1st St. over Coulee in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. 1st St.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.10 MI S of LA 1163
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5753, -92.31952
Functional classRural Local

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic151 by 2040
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. 1st St. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. 1st St. 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 N. 1st St. over Coulee carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N. 1st St. over Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N. 1st St. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.