Episode 35: Structural Bridge Maintenance w Haylye Brown & Bradley Mistich

Episode 38: Movable Bridges w Haylye Brown & Jason Michiels

On this episode, Todd and Garrett wrap up our series with Louisiana DOTD's Structures Maintenance and Inspection Group by welcoming Group Administrator Haylye Brown and Bridge Engineer Jason Michiels to the show to discuss one of the most unique aspects of Louisiana's transportation infrastructure: our 100 movable bridges. Louisiana Transportation Research Center [https://www.ltrc.la.gov/] Louisiana DOTD Structures Maintenance and Inspection Group [https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-operations/bridge-maintenance-and-inspection/]

Episode 37: Load Rating Louisiana's Bridges w Haylye Brown & Billy Metcalf

On this episode, Todd and Garrett continue to explore the inner workings of Louisiana DOTD's Bridge Maintenance Group by welcoming Bridge Maintenance Administrator Haylye Brown and Load Rating Engineer Billy Metcalf. This conversation focuses on their team's creative problem-solving approach to ensuring Louisiana's bridges remain safe for all of the state's road users, including heavy industry.

Episode 36: Roadside Development w Haylye Brown & Ryan Duhon

On this unique episode, Todd and Garrett are joined by Bridge Maintenance Administrator Haylye Brown and Louisiana Roadside Development Manager Ryan Duhon. They discuss Ryan and his team's impressive and extensive work to manage vegetation, control litter, and beautify Louisiana's roadsides- and how all of this work supports DOTD's maintenance and safety efforts. Louisiana Transportation Research Center [https://www.ltrc.la.gov/] DOTD Bridge Maintenance & Inspection [https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-operations/bridge-maintenance-and-inspection/]

Episode 35: Structural Bridge Maintenance w Haylye Brown & Bradley Mistich

On this episode, Todd and Garrett continue our series with Louisiana's DOTD Bridge Maintenance Group with a focus on structural bridge repair and rehabilitation across the state. Bridge Maintenance Administrator Haylye Brown and Maintenance Repair Engineer Bradley Mistich share how their team works both proactively and responsively to keep Louisiana's extensive bridge inventory in top operating condition. Louisiana Transportation Research Center [https://ltrc.lsu.edu/] DOTD Bridge Maintenance Group [https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-operations/structures-maintenance-and-inspection/]

Episode 34: Bridge Inspection w Haylye Brown & Stephanie Doolittle

On this episode, Todd and Garrett kick off an exciting new series on bridge maintenance in Louisiana by welcoming Bridge Maintenance Administrator Haylye Brown and Bridge Inspection Engineer Stephanie Doolittle. In this lively conversation, Haylye and Stephanie provide an overview of their team's efforts to thoroughly and consistently inspect the state's nearly 13,000 bridges, along with a few fun stories from the field.