US Bridges

Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.07 Mi. NE of LA 733 · Structure no. 032800000032802

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,643
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee 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 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 14,643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,107 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaliste Saloom Rd.
CrossesAnselm Coulee
Location0.07 Mi. NE of LA 733
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13846, -92.06439
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,643 (2020)
Projected traffic16,107 by 2040
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee built?

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

What condition is Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm 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 Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee carry?

About 14,643 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Kaliste Saloom Rd. over Anselm Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.