US Bridges

LA0094 over Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 2.05 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 032800800302051

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,293
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0094 over Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0094 over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18,293 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,122 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0094
CrossesCoulee
Location2.05 MI East of US 90
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates30.2323, -91.9837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,293 (2021)
Projected traffic20,122 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0094 over Coulee built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0094 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0094 over Coulee carry?

About 18,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0094 over Coulee?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns LA0094 over Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.