US Bridges

Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .08 MI NE of W Pinhook RD · Structure no. 032830109920021

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSage Glenn Ln.
CrossesDes Poches Coulee
Location.08 MI NE of W Pinhook RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18111, -92.00326
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2020)
Projected traffic86 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 Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sage Glenn Ln. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sage Glenn Ln. over Des Poches Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.