US Bridges

LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. N. of LA 104 · Structure no. 032002030209411

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,784 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0029
CrossesCoulee De Manuel
Location1.1 Mi. N. of LA 104
RouteState Highway 29
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.63874, -92.2838
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2021)
Projected traffic3,784 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0029 over Coulee De 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0029 over Coulee De Manuel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.