US Bridges

Hawk RD over Cole Gully

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mi. E of LA 98 · Structure no. 030130191922061

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawk RD over Cole Gully is a steel culvert carrying Hawk RD over Cole Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHawk RD
CrossesCole Gully
Location1 Mi. E of LA 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.31754, -92.34419
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawk RD over Cole Gully built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawk RD over Cole 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 Hawk RD over Cole Gully carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hawk RD over Cole Gully?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hawk RD over Cole Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.