US Bridges

St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.60 MI E of I-49 · Structure no. 032800000030415

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,188
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,306 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Esprit Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location1.60 MI E of I-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.32675, -92.02229
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2020)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Esprit 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns St. Esprit Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.