US Bridges

Fournerat Rd. over Richards Gully

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of LA 91 · Structure no. 030100000200639

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,296
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fournerat Rd. over Richards Gully is a concrete slab carrying Fournerat Rd. over Richards 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,425 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFournerat Rd.
CrossesRichards Gully
Location0.1 Mi. E. of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.46575, -92.46293
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic1,296 (2022)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2042
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 Fournerat Rd. over Richards Gully built?

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

What condition is Fournerat Rd. over Richards 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 Fournerat Rd. over Richards Gully carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fournerat Rd. over Richards Gully?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fournerat Rd. over Richards Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.