US Bridges

Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI N of Bennett Rd. · Structure no. 071030233932761

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully is a concrete slab carrying Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEdgerly Dq RD
CrossesCowards Gully
Location0.8 MI N of Bennett Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.38163, -93.45968
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Edgerly Dq RD over Cowards Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.