US Bridges

Powell Road over Rodgers Gully

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI N of Mlk DR · Structure no. 072700000072700

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Road over Rodgers Gully is a concrete slab carrying Powell Road over Rodgers Gully in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

It carries about 1,226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,348 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell Road
CrossesRodgers Gully
Location0.1 MI N of Mlk DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48442, -92.70532
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2023)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2043
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

OwnerTown or Township 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 Powell Road over Rodgers Gully built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Road over Rodgers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Powell Road over Rodgers Gully carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Powell Road over Rodgers Gully?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Road over Rodgers Gully?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.