US Bridges

LA0113 over Steep Gully

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI East of LA 10 · Structure no. 085801400103221

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Steep Gully is a concrete slab carrying LA0113 over Steep Gully in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0113
CrossesSteep Gully
Location3.2 MI East of LA 10
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates30.94138, -92.8573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2021)
Projected traffic904 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0113 over Steep Gully built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 over Steep Gully 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Steep Gully carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Steep Gully?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Steep Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.