US Bridges

Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI SW of St.Mary Blvd · Structure no. 032830134920231

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMemory Ln.
CrossesMine Branch Coulee
Location.3 MI SW of St.Mary Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.22391, -92.0373
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Memory Ln. over Mine Branch Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.