US Bridges

Fortune RD over Anselm Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of LA 339 · Structure no. 032830073920181

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune RD over Anselm Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Fortune 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 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 3,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,015 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune RD
CrossesAnselm Coulee
Location0.1 MI E of LA 339
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12374, -92.03047
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2020)
Projected traffic4,015 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortune RD over Anselm Coulee built?

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

What condition is Fortune RD over Anselm 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 Fortune RD over Anselm Coulee carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fortune RD over Anselm Coulee?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fortune RD over Anselm Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.