US Bridges

Bounds RD over Brushy Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. W. of US 371 · Structure no. 046032422932281

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bounds RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bounds RD over Brushy Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBounds RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of US 371
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.70299, -93.38114
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2020)
Projected traffic122 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bounds RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bounds RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bounds RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bounds RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bounds RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.