US Bridges

Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek

Good

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Mi. S. of LA 507 · Structure no. 044100000040446

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Creek Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.3 Mi. S. of LA 507
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRed River Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.03865, -93.22087
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic104 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.