US Bridges

Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Miles West of I-49 · Structure no. 040932234934611

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,718
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,289 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFlournoy Lucas RD
CrossesTrib. to Brushy Bayou
Location1.1 Miles West of I-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39101, -93.76732
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,718 (2016)
Projected traffic6,289 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou carry?

About 5,718 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Flournoy Lucas RD over Trib. to Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.