US Bridges

LA0104 over Beacons Gully

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Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI E of LA 13 · Structure no. 032002020101451

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0104 over Beacons Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0104 over Beacons Gully in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0104
CrossesBeacons Gully
Location1.9 MI E of LA 13
RouteState Highway 104
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.64121, -92.3954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2021)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0104 over Beacons Gully built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0104 over Beacons 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0104 over Beacons Gully carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0104 over Beacons Gully?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0104 over Beacons Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.