US Bridges

Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully

FairPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of LA 1161 · Structure no. 032030389922151

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully is a steel culvert carrying Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Dr.
CrossesPine Point Gully
Location0.6 MI S of LA 1161
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.65018, -92.3556
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic106 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Dr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Dr. over Pine Point Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.