US Bridges

LA0389 over Cowards Gully

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 8.29 Mi. E of Int LA109 · Structure no. 070601910208291

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0389 over Cowards Gully is a concrete culvert carrying LA0389 over Cowards Gully in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0389
CrossesCowards Gully
Location8.29 Mi. E of Int LA109
RouteState Highway 389
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.47545, -93.4888
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,858 (2021)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0389 over Cowards Gully built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0389 over Cowards 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0389 over Cowards Gully carry?

About 1,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0389 over Cowards Gully?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0389 over Cowards Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.