US Bridges

Brooks RD over Devils Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 0.43 FR 118 to 103 · Structure no. 583031364921131

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks RD over Devils Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks RD over Devils Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 1993. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrooks RD
CrossesDevils Creek
LocationLogmi 0.43 FR 118 to 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.60712, -92.18696
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1973)
Projected traffic176 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brooks RD over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks RD over Devils Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brooks RD over Devils Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Brooks RD over Devils Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks RD over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.