US Bridges

US0167 over Coulee Manuel

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI East of LA 29 · Structure no. 032000660710791

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,358
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Coulee Manuel is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Coulee Manuel in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,993 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesCoulee Manuel
Location0.8 MI East of LA 29
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.67908, -92.2528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,358 (2019)
Projected traffic17,993 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0167 over Coulee Manuel built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Coulee Manuel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Coulee Manuel carry?

About 16,358 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Coulee Manuel?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Coulee Manuel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.