US Bridges

LA0008 over Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 Mi. East of LA 119 · Structure no. 084001340405501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0008 over Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 Mi. East of LA 119
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.40419, -92.7849
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2021)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.