US Bridges

David Road over Gully

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI E of LA 382 · Structure no. 072730121924501

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Road over Gully is a concrete culvert carrying David Road over Gully in Jefferson Davis 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDavid Road
CrossesGully
Location1.4 MI E of LA 382
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20189, -92.75134
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic33 by 2039
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 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 David Road over Gully built?

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

What condition is David Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does David Road over Gully carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is David Road over Gully?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns David Road over Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.