US Bridges

LA0092 over Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .08 MI West of US90 · Structure no. 032802130602921

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,744
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying LA0092 over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,744 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,618 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0092
CrossesCoulee
Location.08 MI West of US90
RouteState Highway 92
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.10186, -91.94347
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,744 (2021)
Projected traffic9,618 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0092 over Coulee built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 over Coulee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Coulee carry?

About 8,744 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Coulee?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.