US Bridges

Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. W. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030130219922421

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully is a steel culvert carrying Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThevis Rd.
CrossesLong Point Gully
Location0.3 Mi. W. of LA 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.36346, -92.40358
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thevis Rd. over Long 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 Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Thevis Rd. over Long Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.