US Bridges

Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully

GoodPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. E. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030100000200493

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEllis Rd.
CrossesLong Point Gully
Location0.4 Mi. E. of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.30581, -92.39124
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Rd. over Long 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 Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Rd. over Long Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.