US Bridges

LA0013 over Prime Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI North of LA 1115 · Structure no. 030100570201361

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,068
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Prime Gully is a concrete culvert carrying LA0013 over Prime Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 6,068 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,674 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0013
CrossesPrime Gully
Location.3 MI North of LA 1115
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.09884, -92.3616
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,068 (2021)
Projected traffic6,674 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0013 over Prime Gully built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over Prime Gully 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 LA0013 over Prime Gully carry?

About 6,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Prime Gully?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Prime Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.