US Bridges

W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI S of LA 342 · Structure no. 032830107920601

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,059
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,059 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,264 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Broussard Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.06 MI S of LA 342
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18033, -92.09998
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,059 (2020)
Projected traffic2,264 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Broussard 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 W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 2,059 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. Broussard Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.