LA0389 over Brushy Creek
PoorBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 8.8 MI W of LA 109 · Structure no. 070601870401641
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 342 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 442
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0389 over Brushy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0389 over Brushy Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0389 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0389 over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0389 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0389 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0389 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.