LA0008 over Clear Fork
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI North of LA 774 · Structure no. 583000400408411
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Clear Fork is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Clear Fork in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Clear Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Clear Fork carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Clear Fork?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Clear Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.