US Bridges

Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.7M West of LA 3025 · Structure no. 032830129910361

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine is a concrete slab carrying Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 1,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,716 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDulles Rd.
CrossesCoulee Mine
Location0.7M West of LA 3025
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.21596, -92.0611
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2020)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine 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 Rd. over Coulee Mine carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dulles Rd. over Coulee Mine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.