US Bridges

Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI SW of US 80 · Structure no. 053332239911181

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
187 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2000. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMississippi St.
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location0.3 MI SW of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40172, -91.19388
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1980)
Projected traffic550 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mississippi St. over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.