LA0008 over Brushley Bayou
GoodCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.59 M E of LA 772 · Structure no. 581300390300581
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Brushley Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0008 over Brushley Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Brushley Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Brushley 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Brushley Bayou carry?
About 1,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Brushley Bayou?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Brushley Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.