US Bridges

Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. S. of LA 92 · Structure no. 030130072922371

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 739 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMuskrat Rd.
CrossesLyons Point Gully
Location0.3 Mi. S. of LA 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.11924, -92.39512
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2021)
Projected traffic739 by 2041
Trucks—
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 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 Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muskrat Rd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Muskrat Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.