US Bridges

Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · Approx. 4 M. SE of LA 475 · Structure no. 084331338933741

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrandon RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationApprox. 4 M. SE of LA 475
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.56259, -93.6232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon RD over Hurricane 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.