US Bridges

LA0726 over Coulee Beau

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 032808284400001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0726 over Coulee Beau is a concrete slab carrying LA0726 over Coulee Beau in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 13,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,492 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0726
CrossesCoulee Beau
Location0.01 MI East of LA 182
RouteState Highway 726
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.32323, -92.04878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,175 (2021)
Projected traffic14,492 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0726 over Coulee Beau built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0726 over Coulee Beau 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0726 over Coulee Beau carry?

About 13,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0726 over Coulee Beau?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0726 over Coulee Beau?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.