US Bridges

Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.70 MI NE of LA 182 · Structure no. 032830102915911

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches is a concrete slab carrying Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 836 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCommission Blvd.
CrossesCoulee Des Poches
Location0.70 MI NE of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17077, -91.98714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic836 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

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 Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Commission Blvd. over Coulee Des Poches?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.