LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · LA 500 · Structure no. 082201280300681
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0500 over Brown-Eye 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns LA0500 over Brown-Eye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.