LA0109 over Gum Slough
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI N of LA 3063 · Structure no. 071001870105171
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,749
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0109 over Gum Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0109 over Gum Slough in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,923 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0109 over Gum Slough built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0109 over Gum Slough 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0109 over Gum Slough carry?
About 1,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0109 over Gum Slough?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0109 over Gum Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.