US Bridges

Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.85 MI W of LA 339 · Structure no. 032830054920371

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 343 vehicles a day, projected to reach 377 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSavoy Rd.
CrossesAnselm Coulee
Location1.85 MI W of LA 339
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.09188, -92.06276
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2020)
Projected traffic377 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Savoy Rd. over Anselm Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.