LA0726 over Coulee Beau
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 032808284400051
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 5 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 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 13,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,492 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 99 ft (30.2 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.