US Bridges

Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI NE of LA 3025 · Structure no. 032800800208781

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,320
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br is a concrete slab carrying Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,252 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnston Street
CrossesCoulee Mine Br
Location0.8 MI NE of LA 3025
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.21246, -92.0251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,320 (2023)
Projected traffic32,252 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br built?

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

What condition is Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br carry?

About 29,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston Street over Coulee Mine Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.