US Bridges

LA0526 over Brush Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E JCT LA 3204 · Structure no. 040908090809562

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0526 over Brush Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0526 over Brush Bayou in Caddo 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 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 16,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,602 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0526
CrossesBrush Bayou
Location1.0 MI E JCT LA 3204
RouteState Highway 526
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39996, -93.7719
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,911 (2021)
Projected traffic18,602 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0526 over Brush Bayou built?

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

What condition is LA0526 over Brush Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0526 over Brush Bayou carry?

About 16,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0526 over Brush Bayou?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0526 over Brush Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.