US Bridges

LA0392 over Brushy Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile South of US 171 · Structure no. 085801350107571

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0392 over Brushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0392 over Brushy Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0392
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of US 171
RouteState Highway 392
Coordinates31.32501, -93.4011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic522 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0392 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0392 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0392 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0392 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0392 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.