US Bridges

US0167 over Coulee Mine

Poor

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 2.58 MI E of LA 3073 · Structure no. 032800800207451

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0167 over Coulee Mine is a concrete slab carrying US0167 over Coulee Mine in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,934 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0167
CrossesCoulee Mine
Location2.58 MI E of LA 3073
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20427, -92.0452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,213 (2021)
Projected traffic29,934 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$792,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0167 over Coulee Mine built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0167 over Coulee Mine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US0167 over Coulee Mine carry?

About 27,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0167 over Coulee Mine?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US0167 over Coulee Mine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.