US Bridges

Andre Street over Gaston Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .25 MI E of N Church ST · Structure no. 032800000032805

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andre Street over Gaston Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Andre Street over Gaston 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAndre Street
CrossesGaston Coulee
Location.25 MI E of N Church ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.31841, -92.04318
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic82 by 2039
Trucks—
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

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 Andre Street over Gaston Coulee built?

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

What condition is Andre Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Andre Street over Gaston Coulee carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Andre Street over Gaston Coulee?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Andre Street over Gaston Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.