US Bridges

LA0098 over Long Point Gully

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of 3070 · Structure no. 030102100205101

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0098 over Long Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0098 over Long Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0098
CrossesLong Point Gully
Location1.3 MI East of 3070
RouteState Highway 98
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.32238, -92.4122
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2021)
Projected traffic801 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0098 over Long Point Gully built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0098 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0098 over Long Point Gully carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over Long Point Gully?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over Long Point Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.