Nursery RD over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI SW of HWY 531 · Structure no. 046032318931521
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 928
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nursery RD over Brushy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nursery RD over Brushy Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 928 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Nursery RD over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nursery RD 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nursery RD over Brushy Creek carry?
About 928 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Nursery RD over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nursery RD over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.