US Bridges

LA0101 over Gully

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI N of LA 14 · Structure no. 072702090200011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0101 over Gully is a steel culvert carrying LA0101 over Gully in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0101
CrossesGully
Location3.1 MI N of LA 14
RouteState Highway 101
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.1563, -92.9288
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2022)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0101 over Gully built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0101 over 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 LA0101 over Gully carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0101 over Gully?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0101 over Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.