US Bridges

US0371 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 5.59MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 046000860105591

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0371 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0371 over Brushy Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,606 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,266 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0371
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.59MI North of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.65916, -93.3693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,606 (2021)
Projected traffic7,266 by 2041
Trucks26%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0371 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0371 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US0371 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 6,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0371 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0371 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.