LA0008 over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrant Parish, Louisiana · 3.02 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 082200400303021
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 760 ft
- 40 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Big Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2041. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Big Creek?
The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.