US Bridges

Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI N of W. Willow ST · Structure no. 032830147920161

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,321 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCora St.
CrossesCoulee Mine Branch
Location0.02 MI N of W. Willow ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24601, -92.02704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2020)
Projected traffic1,321 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 Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch 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 Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cora St. over Coulee Mine Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.