US Bridges

Brimberry RD over Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI W of LA 133 · Structure no. 054200000050274

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brimberry RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brimberry RD over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 1994. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrimberry RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI W of LA 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.47291, -91.8864
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1974)
Projected traffic66 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brimberry RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brimberry RD over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brimberry RD over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Brimberry RD over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brimberry RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.