US Bridges

E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 SW of US 90 · Structure no. 032830116920031

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches is a concrete slab carrying E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches 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 12,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,640 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Kaliste Saloom
CrossesCoulee Des Poches
Location0.6 SW of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19524, -92.00719
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2020)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches built?

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

What condition is E Kaliste Saloom 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns E Kaliste Saloom over Coulee Des Poches?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.