US Bridges

LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 M E of LA 772 · Structure no. 581300390300301

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesYellow Branch Creek
Location0.29 M E of LA 772
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.71175, -91.9575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,527 (2021)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek carry?

About 1,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Yellow Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.