US Bridges

Galbert Rd. over Coulee

PoorPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.85 MI W of I-10 · Structure no. 032830132920441

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galbert Rd. over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Galbert Rd. over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 682 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGalbert Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.85 MI W of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22016, -92.07434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2020)
Projected traffic682 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 Galbert Rd. over Coulee built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galbert Rd. over Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Galbert Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Galbert Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Galbert Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.