US Bridges

Henry Rd. over Prime Gully

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. W. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030130048922281

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Rd. over Prime Gully is a concrete slab carrying Henry Rd. over Prime Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHenry Rd.
CrossesPrime Gully
Location1.1 Mi. W. of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.07985, -92.38001
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2023)
Projected traffic222 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Rd. over Prime Gully built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Rd. over Prime 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Rd. over Prime Gully carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Henry Rd. over Prime Gully?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Rd. over Prime Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.