US Bridges

Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee

PoorPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.70 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 032830103915951

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeau Pre Rd.
CrossesDe Poches Coulee
Location0.70 MI SW of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17201, -91.99161
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 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 Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee built?

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

What condition is Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beau Pre Rd. over De Poches Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.