US Bridges

LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 Mi. South of LA 462 · Structure no. 084001410202841

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesBad Gully Branch
Location0.08 Mi. South of LA 462
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates30.92886, -92.774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2021)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Bad Gully Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.