US Bridges

Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou

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Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI E of LA 857 · Structure no. 582132165914251

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 1999. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCompany Farm RD
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location1.4 MI E of LA 857
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.27593, -91.70825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1979)
Projected traffic74 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Company Farm RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Company Farm RD over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.