US Bridges

Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes

GoodPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 W of LA 93 · Structure no. 032830125920641

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,703
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,873 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDulles Dr.
CrossesCoulee Ile Des Cannes
Location0.9 W of LA 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21059, -92.10653
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,703 (2020)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes carry?

About 1,703 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dulles Dr. over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.