US Bridges

Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.5M West of LA 182 · Structure no. 032830173920341

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 858 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMalapart Rd.
CrossesMims Coulee
Location0.5M West of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.29053, -92.05852
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic858 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malapart Rd. over Mims 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 Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Malapart Rd. over Mims Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.