US Bridges

LA0008 over Ouachita River

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.26 MI E of LA 124 · Structure no. 581300000580162

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Ouachita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0008 over Ouachita River in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2041. The structure is 3,275 ft (998.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0008
CrossesOuachita River
Location0.26 MI E of LA 124
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.76647, -91.8236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length3,275 ft (998.2 m)
Longest span380 ft (115.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2021)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Ouachita River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Ouachita River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Ouachita River carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Ouachita River?

The structure is 3,275 ft (998.2 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Ouachita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.