Narretto Road over Brushy Branch
PoorTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Miles NE of LA 443 · Structure no. 625330353902301
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Narretto Road over Brushy Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Narretto Road over Brushy Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 394 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Narretto Road over Brushy Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Narretto Road over Brushy Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Narretto Road over Brushy Branch carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Narretto Road over Brushy Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Narretto Road over Brushy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.