US Bridges

LA0013 over Long Point Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI South of LA 98 · Structure no. 030100570307281

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Long Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0013 over Long Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,918 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0013
CrossesLong Point Gully
Location1.2 MI South of LA 98
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.31029, -92.3968
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2021)
Projected traffic5,918 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0013 over Long Point Gully built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over Long Point 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 Long Point Gully carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Long Point Gully?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Long Point Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.