LA0008 over Big Branch Creek
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 2.61 Miles East of LA 121 · Structure no. 085800000080642
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 931
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Big Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0008 over Big Branch Creek 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Big Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Big Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Big Branch Creek carry?
About 931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Big Branch Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Big Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.