US Bridges

LA0008 over Little River Relief

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 8.47 Mi. NE of US 165 · Structure no. 082200400308471

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Little River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0008 over Little River Relief in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesLittle River Relief
Location8.47 Mi. NE of US 165
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.5853, -92.3166
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2021)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Little River Relief built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Little River Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Little River Relief carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Little River Relief?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Little River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.