US Bridges

W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. W. of LA 182 · Structure no. 032800000030514

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,091
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,091 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,200 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Pont Des Mouton
CrossesGaston Coulee
Location0.1 Mi. W. of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27582, -92.04861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,091 (2018)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston 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 W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee carry?

About 11,091 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns W. Pont Des Mouton over Gaston Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.