LA0155 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI North of LA 4 · Structure no. 040700930303501
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 972
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0155 over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0155 over Brush Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 972 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0155 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0155 over Brush 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0155 over Brush Creek carry?
About 972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0155 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0155 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.