LA0547 over Brushy Creek
FairCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.68 M W of LA 845 · Structure no. 581108110302121
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 606
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0547 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0547 over Brushy Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0547 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0547 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0547 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0547 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0547 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.