US Bridges

Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.18 Mi. E. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030100000030129

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully in Acadia 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFaulk Rd.
CrossesLyons Point Gully
Location0.18 Mi. E. of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.1381, -92.3592
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2020)
Projected traffic422 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully built?

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

What condition is Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Faulk Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.