US Bridges

Rostrom Road over Gully

Poor

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI S of LA 102 · Structure no. 072730205925261

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rostrom Road over Gully is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rostrom Road over Gully in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRostrom Road
CrossesGully
Location1.6 MI S of LA 102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.34183, -92.87787
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic99 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 Rostrom Road over Gully built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rostrom Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rostrom Road over Gully carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rostrom Road over Gully?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rostrom Road over Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.