US Bridges

Old Spanish Trail over Gully

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI W of LA 379 · Structure no. 071030147931671

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,204
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spanish Trail over Gully is a steel culvert carrying Old Spanish Trail over Gully in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,024 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Spanish Trail
CrossesGully
Location0.7 MI W of LA 379
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.24543, -93.27896
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,204 (2021)
Projected traffic9,024 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Spanish Trail over Gully built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spanish Trail over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Spanish Trail over Gully carry?

About 8,204 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Spanish Trail over Gully?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spanish Trail over Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.