US Bridges

Breaux Rd. over Coulee

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI S of LA 724 · Structure no. 032830087920701

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breaux Rd. over Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breaux Rd. over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBreaux Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location1.5 MI S of LA 724
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.14599, -92.11648
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breaux Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breaux 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 Breaux Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Breaux Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Breaux Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.