US Bridges

LA0562 over Brushey Bayou

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.80 M S of LA 875 · Structure no. 582101650105251

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,036
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0562 over Brushey Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0562 over Brushey Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,239 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0562
CrossesBrushey Bayou
Location2.80 M S of LA 875
RouteState Highway 562
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.92738, -91.7053
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,036 (2021)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA0562 over Brushey Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0562 over Brushey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0562 over Brushey Bayou carry?

About 2,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0562 over Brushey Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0562 over Brushey Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.