US Bridges

Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 MI East of LA 108 · Structure no. 071030110932721

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley is a concrete slab carrying Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley in Calcasieu 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 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 805 vehicles a day, projected to reach 885 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGum Island RD
CrossesWing Gulley
Location5.2 MI East of LA 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18372, -93.4555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2022)
Projected traffic885 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley built?

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

What condition is Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Island RD over Wing Gulley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.