US Bridges

LA0008 over Greens Creek

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.73 MI East of US 84 · Structure no. 581301520301511

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Greens Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Greens Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,766 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0008
CrossesGreens Creek
Location1.73 MI East of US 84
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.65629, -91.998
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2021)
Projected traffic1,766 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Greens Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Greens Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Greens Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Greens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.