La0487 over Brushy Bayou

Poor Condition51 years old968 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Location7.7 Mi. N Of La120
CarriesLa0487
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Coordinates31.84221, -93.38960

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length131.9 ft (40.2 m)
Max Span19.0 ft (5.8 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area369.8 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic968 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number083501130307701

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