US Bridges

Brangus RD over Coulee

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 MI NE of LA 95 · Structure no. 032030374922231

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brangus RD over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Brangus RD over Coulee in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrangus RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.25 MI NE of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.62232, -92.37139
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
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 Brangus RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brangus 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 Brangus RD over Coulee carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brangus RD over Coulee?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brangus RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.