US Bridges

Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI S of US 90 Serv R · Structure no. 032830102915881

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTubing Rd.
CrossesDes Poches Coulee
Location0.10 MI S of US 90 Serv R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.16886, -91.98007
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic374 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 Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tubing Rd. over Des Poches 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 Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tubing Rd. over Des Poches Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.