US Bridges

LA0008 over Drain

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 Miles NE of LA 121 · Structure no. 085800000080608

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Drain in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesDrain
Location1.25 Miles NE of LA 121
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.21911, -93.1089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Drain carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Drain?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.