US Bridges

LA0104 over Pine Point Gully

FairPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI East of LA 1161 · Structure no. 032002020104171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0104 over Pine Point Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0104 over Pine Point Gully in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0104
CrossesPine Point Gully
Location0.9 MI East of LA 1161
RouteState Highway 104
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.64146, -92.3499
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0104 over Pine Point Gully built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0104 over Pine Point 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0104 over Pine Point Gully carry?

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

How long is LA0104 over Pine Point Gully?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0104 over Pine Point Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.