US Bridges

Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou

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La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles N of LA503 · Structure no. 583031464920851

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrasher RD
CrossesFunny Louis Bayou
Location0.5 Miles N of LA503
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.77325, -92.14127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic137 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brasher RD over Funny Louis 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brasher RD over Funny Louis Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.