US Bridges

LA0365 over Prather Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI East of LA 367 · Structure no. 030102200104861

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0365 over Prather Gully is a concrete culvert carrying LA0365 over Prather Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0365
CrossesPrather Gully
Location0.8 MI East of LA 367
RouteState Highway 365
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36364, -92.3167
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Prather Gully built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0365 over Prather 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0365 over Prather Gully carry?

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

How long is LA0365 over Prather Gully?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0365 over Prather Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.