US Bridges

LA0367 over Prather Gully

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI North of LA 1113 · Structure no. 030103860104311

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0367 over Prather Gully is a concrete culvert carrying LA0367 over Prather Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0367
CrossesPrather Gully
Location3.1 MI North of LA 1113
RouteState Highway 367
Coordinates30.32172, -92.3225
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2021)
Projected traffic2,711 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 LA0367 over Prather Gully built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0367 over Prather 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 LA0367 over Prather Gully carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0367 over Prather Gully?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns LA0367 over Prather Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.