US Bridges

Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of LA 335 · Structure no. 035700000200242

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMelrose RD
CrossesGalleque Coulee
Location0.3 MI W of LA 335
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96587, -92.1804
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melrose RD over Galleque 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose RD over Galleque Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.