Gloria Switch RD over Coulee
PoorClosed to trafficLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.04 MI East of LA 728 · Structure no. 032803910208351
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gloria Switch RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Gloria Switch RD over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gloria Switch RD over Coulee built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gloria Switch RD over Coulee 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Gloria Switch RD over Coulee carry?
About 8,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Gloria Switch RD over Coulee?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gloria Switch RD over Coulee?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.