US Bridges

Venduer Rd. over Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.41 MI SE of LA 3025 · Structure no. 032830078920111

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venduer Rd. over Coulee is a steel culvert carrying Venduer Rd. over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVenduer Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.41 MI SE of LA 3025
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13005, -92.0167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Venduer Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venduer Rd. over 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 Venduer Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Venduer Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Venduer Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.