US Bridges

Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 2.97 MI North of US 84 · Structure no. 583008301902901

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld LA 3159
CrossesJumping Gully Creek
Location2.97 MI North of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 3159
Coordinates31.75094, -92.21491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic242 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old LA 3159 over Jumping Gully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.