US Bridges

US0080 over Brownlee Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of I-20 · Structure no. 053700010905761

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Brownlee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Brownlee Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesBrownlee Creek
Location.6 MI East of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52207, -92.3213
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2021)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0080 over Brownlee Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Brownlee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Brownlee Creek carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Brownlee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Brownlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.