LA0008 over Birds Creek
GoodCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI East of the East I · Structure no. 581300390305071
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Birds Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Birds 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 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Birds Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Birds 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 Birds Creek carry?
About 1,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Birds Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Birds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.