Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI East of LA 109 · Structure no. 071030145933751
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough 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 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 482 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Garrie Cut-Off over Gum Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.