US Bridges

LA0027 over Hog Island Gully

Fair

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 12.5 Mi. N of Int LA 82 · Structure no. 071200310212781

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Hog Island Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Hog Island Gully in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesHog Island Gully
Location12.5 Mi. N of Int LA 82
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.90953, -93.38371
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2021)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0027 over Hog Island Gully built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over Hog Island 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Hog Island Gully carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Hog Island Gully?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Hog Island Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.