US Bridges

Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile East of Leger Rd. · Structure no. 030130092921981

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMark Twain Rd.
CrossesLyons Point Gully
Location1 Mile East of Leger Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.15356, -92.33208
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point 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 Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mark Twain Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.