US Bridges

S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI S of LA 92 · Structure no. 032830060915841

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle Coulee is a concrete slab carrying S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle Coulee 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 766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 842 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Larriviere Rd.
CrossesLA Salle Coulee
Location0.08 MI S of LA 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.10081, -91.97367
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2020)
Projected traffic842 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle Coulee built?

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

What condition is S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle Coulee carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle 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 S. Larriviere Rd. over LA Salle Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.