US Bridges

Brangus RD over Coulee

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI S of LA 104 · Structure no. 032030376922181

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrangus RD
CrossesCoulee
Location1.0 MI S of LA 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.62718, -92.36385
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brangus RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brangus RD over Coulee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Brangus RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.