US Bridges

E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 032830107920001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,989
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee is a concrete slab carrying E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,887 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Verot School RD
CrossesDes Poches Coulee
Location0.8 MI SW of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17768, -92.00081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,989 (2020)
Projected traffic9,887 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Verot School 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 E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee carry?

About 8,989 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns E. Verot School RD over Des Poches Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.