US Bridges

Turf Grass Rd. over Gully

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of Cormier V RD · Structure no. 072730172925381

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turf Grass Rd. over Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turf Grass Rd. over Gully in Jefferson Davis 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurf Grass Rd.
CrossesGully
Location0.4 MI S of Cormier V RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.28668, -92.89708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turf Grass Rd. over Gully built?

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

What condition is Turf Grass Rd. over Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Turf Grass Rd. over Gully carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Turf Grass Rd. over Gully?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Turf Grass Rd. over Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.