US Bridges

Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. W. of LA 182 · Structure no. 032800000032801

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,010
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine is a concrete culvert carrying Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,511 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLebesque RD
CrossesCoulee Mine
Location0.6 Mi. W. of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.27582, -92.05965
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2020)
Projected traffic5,511 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine 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 Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lebesque RD over Coulee Mine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.