LA7281 over Gaston Coulee
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 032808280502341
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,589
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA7281 over Gaston Coulee is a steel culvert carrying LA7281 over Gaston Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,589 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,647 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA7281 over Gaston Coulee built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA7281 over Gaston 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA7281 over Gaston Coulee carry?
About 10,589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA7281 over Gaston Coulee?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns LA7281 over Gaston Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.