LA0008 over Flats Creek
GoodCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI East of US 84 · Structure no. 581301520303611
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,606
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Flats Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Flats 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 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,766 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Flats Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Flats 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Flats Creek carry?
About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Flats Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Flats Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.