US0371 over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 Mi. North of LA 531 · Structure no. 046000270305211
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,469
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0371 over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0371 over Brushy Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,469 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,115 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0371 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0371 over Brushy Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US0371 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 6,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0371 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US0371 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.