US Bridges

LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030103850307261

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0092
CrossesLyons Point Gully
Location0.8 MI W. of LA 13
RouteState Highway 92
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12462, -92.37518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2019)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 over Lyons 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Lyons Point Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.