Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · National Forest Road · Structure no. 080604000002410
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 508 over Eightmile Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.