LA0487 over Brushy Bayou
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 7.7 Mi. N of LA120 · Structure no. 083501130307701
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 132 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0487 over Brushy Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0487 over Brushy Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 968 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0487 over Brushy Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0487 over Brushy Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0487 over Brushy Bayou carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0487 over Brushy Bayou?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0487 over Brushy Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.