US Bridges

LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 4.25 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 082201510204251

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLA0008
CrossesLittle Sandy Bayou
Location4.25 MI East of LA 1
RouteState Highway 8
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.44814, -92.6751
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2021)
Projected traffic2,174 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Sandy Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Little Sandy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.