US Bridges

Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.46 MI S of LA 92 · Structure no. 032800000030511

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
702
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 702 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEspaisie RD
CrossesEdith Coulee
Location0.46 MI S of LA 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.1002, -92.07355
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2022)
Projected traffic772 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espaisie RD over Edith 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Espaisie RD over Edith Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.