High Meadow Blvd over Coulee
PoorPosted for loadLafayette Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI N of Toronto Dr. · Structure no. 032830169920101
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Meadow Blvd over Coulee is a concrete slab carrying High Meadow Blvd over Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Meadow Blvd over Coulee built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Meadow Blvd over Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does High Meadow Blvd over Coulee carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is High Meadow Blvd over Coulee?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns High Meadow Blvd over Coulee?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.