US Bridges

Broken Arrow RD over Coulee

FairPosted for load

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 MI NW of LA 3212 · Structure no. 032330007915351

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broken Arrow RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Broken Arrow RD over Coulee in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroken Arrow RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.40 MI NW of LA 3212
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01375, -91.89112
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broken Arrow RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broken Arrow RD over Coulee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Broken Arrow RD over Coulee carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Broken Arrow RD over Coulee?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Broken Arrow RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.