US Bridges

Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 MI NW of LA 115 · Structure no. 032030516921711

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBayou Toureau Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.38 MI NW of LA 115
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.85967, -92.28425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic36 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Toureau 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 Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Toureau Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.