Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek
PoorRapides Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080602000002218
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 240 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.