US Bridges

G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of Gib RD · Structure no. 035700000200239

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesG. Simon RD
CrossesQue De Tortue
Location0.3 MI N of Gib RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.12535, -92.3132
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic123 by 2041
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue 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 2023.

How much traffic does G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns G. Simon RD over Que De Tortue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.