LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche
PoorAssumption Parish, Louisiana · LA1008 · Structure no. 610408043700021
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 235 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,279
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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.
It carries about 3,279 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,606 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche carry?
About 3,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA1008 over Bayou Lafourche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.