US Bridges

Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee

GoodPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.21 MI W of LA 182 · Structure no. 032830143920211

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 792 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadeline Ave.
CrossesMine Branch Coulee
Location0.21 MI W of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.2393, -92.03595
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic792 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madeline Ave. 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 Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Madeline Ave. over Mine Branch Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.