LA0507 over Brushy Creek
PoorRed River Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI North of LA 784 · Structure no. 044103040104441
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0507 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0507 over Brushy Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0507 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0507 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0507 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0507 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0507 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.