US Bridges

LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee

Fair

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 0.23 MI N of LA 92-1 · Structure no. 035000040302491

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,501
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,501 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,951 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesLasalle Coulee
Location0.23 MI N of LA 92-1
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates30.09126, -91.9086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,501 (2021)
Projected traffic15,951 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee carry?

About 14,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Lasalle Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.