US Bridges

LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.35 Mi. West of LA 377 · Structure no. 085800660309431

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2041. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location0.35 Mi. West of LA 377
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.9161, -92.8928
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2021)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.