US Bridges

LA0008 over Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 913 · Structure no. 581300390408801

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0008 over Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesCreek
Location.7 MI East of LA 913
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.82927, -91.7101
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2021)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over 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 Creek carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.