US Bridges

Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI E of LA 3007 · Structure no. 030130101921881

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMadison Rd.
CrossesLyons Point Gully
Location0.25 MI E of LA 3007
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.16833, -92.31576
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison 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 Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Rd. over Lyons Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.