US Bridges

Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI W of LA 3184 · Structure no. 032800000200113

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,092
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,092 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,501 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEraste Landry Rd.
CrossesSunbeam Coulee
Location0.10 MI W of LA 3184
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.22391, -92.05617
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,092 (2020)
Projected traffic4,501 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam 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 Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee carry?

About 4,092 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Eraste Landry Rd. over Sunbeam Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.