LA0008 over Hemps Creek West
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of LA 127 · Structure no. 583008300803511
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,628
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Hemps Creek West is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Hemps Creek West in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Hemps Creek West built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Hemps Creek West 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Hemps Creek West carry?
About 1,628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Hemps Creek West?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Hemps Creek West?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.