US Bridges

LA0002 over Brushy Macon

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.73 MI West of US 65 · Structure no. 051800370404261

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Brushy Macon is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Brushy Macon in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesBrushy Macon
Location2.73 MI West of US 65
RouteState Highway 2
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.85582, -91.2689
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2021)
Projected traffic1,355 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0002 over Brushy Macon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Brushy Macon 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 LA0002 over Brushy Macon carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Brushy Macon?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Brushy Macon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.