LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley
GoodFranklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI East of LA 17 · Structure no. 582108210101721
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley is a concrete slab carrying LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0861 over Dewitt Gulley?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.