LA0026 over Brushy Creek
FairBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI E of US 171 · Structure no. 070600280404101
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,585
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0026 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0026 over Brushy Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0026 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is LA0026 over Brushy Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does LA0026 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 2,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0026 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns LA0026 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.