LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches
FairLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI West of US 90 · Structure no. 032802160305051
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,098
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches is a concrete slab carrying LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 16,098 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,707 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches carry?
About 16,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0089 over Coulee Des Poches?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.