US Bridges

Rue Du Belier over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI S of LA 93 · Structure no. 032800000030392

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,472
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue Du Belier over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rue Du Belier over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,819 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRue Du Belier
CrossesCreek
Location0.25 MI S of LA 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.1783, -92.09157
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2020)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rue Du Belier over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue Du Belier over Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rue Du Belier over Creek carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rue Du Belier over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Rue Du Belier over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.