US Bridges

N. Girouard RD over Coulee

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 Mi. N. LA182-US90 · Structure no. 032830087915691

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Girouard RD over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying N. Girouard RD over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,056 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Girouard RD
CrossesCoulee
Location0.40 Mi. N. LA182-US90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.15442, -91.948
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2020)
Projected traffic1,056 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

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 N. Girouard RD over Coulee built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Girouard RD over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N. Girouard RD over Coulee carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N. Girouard RD over Coulee?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. Girouard RD over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.