US Bridges

LA0365 over Long Point Gulley

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI West of LA 1109 · Structure no. 030102200101221

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0365 over Long Point Gulley is a concrete culvert carrying LA0365 over Long Point Gulley in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0365
CrossesLong Point Gulley
Location0.3 MI West of LA 1109
RouteState Highway 365
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36348, -92.3773
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2021)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

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 LA0365 over Long Point Gulley built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0365 over Long Point Gulley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0365 over Long Point Gulley carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0365 over Long Point Gulley?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0365 over Long Point Gulley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.