US Bridges

Randall Lane over Bushy Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles East of LA.3071 · Structure no. 583000000580177

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Lane over Bushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Randall Lane over Bushy Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 1993. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRandall Lane
CrossesBushy Creek
Location0.5 Miles East of LA.3071
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.79925, -92.0228
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1973)
Projected traffic110 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Randall Lane over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randall Lane over Bushy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Randall Lane over Bushy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Randall Lane over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Lane over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.