US Bridges

LA0008 over Creel Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of the East I · Structure no. 581300390303141

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Creel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0008 over Creel Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesCreel Creek
Location1.6 MI East of the East I
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.71674, -91.9116
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Creel Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Creel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Creel Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0008 over Creel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Creel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.