LA0008 over Earl Creek
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of US 84 · Structure no. 583001520201321
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,606
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Earl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0008 over Earl Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Earl Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Earl 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Earl Creek carry?
About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Earl Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Earl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.