US Bridges

Brangus RD over Beacons Gully

FairPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 MI E of LA 95 · Structure no. 032030367922301

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brangus RD over Beacons Gully is a concrete slab carrying Brangus RD over Beacons Gully in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrangus RD
CrossesBeacons Gully
Location0.40 MI E of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.6118, -92.38326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brangus RD over Beacons Gully built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brangus RD over Beacons 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brangus RD over Beacons Gully carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brangus RD 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 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brangus RD over Beacons Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.