US Bridges

E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.18 MI N of LA 94 · Structure no. 032830140915971

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,653
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee 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 2,653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,918 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Pinhook Rd.
CrossesCoulee
Location0.18 MI N of LA 94
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23548, -91.9917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2020)
Projected traffic2,918 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee built?

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

What condition is E. Pinhook Rd. over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns E. Pinhook Rd. over Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.