US Bridges

Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 Mi. West of LA 96 · Structure no. 032800000030433

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune 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 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 1,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,441 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Tortue Rd.
CrossesCoulee Fortune
Location5.0 Mi. West of LA 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.15791, -91.94322
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2020)
Projected traffic1,441 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune built?

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

What condition is Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune 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 Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Tortue Rd. over Coulee Fortune?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.