US Bridges

LA0026 over Brushy Branch

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI SE of LA 377 · Structure no. 070200280502471

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0026 over Brushy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0026 over Brushy Branch in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,151 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,366 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0026
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location0.7 MI SE of LA 377
RouteState Highway 26
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.73121, -92.94399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,151 (2021)
Projected traffic2,366 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 LA0026 over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0026 over Brushy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0026 over Brushy Branch carry?

About 2,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0026 over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0026 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.