US Bridges

Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 032830139920241

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,620
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,182 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEraste Landry Rd.
CrossesMine Branch Coulee
Location0.06 MI SE of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23166, -92.03958
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2020)
Projected traffic6,182 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 Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Eraste Landry Rd. over Mine Branch Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.