LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr
FairPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI West of the West I · Structure no. 085800290100001
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,884 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,229
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr is a steel truss - thru carrying LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2041. The structure is 1,884 ft (574.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr carry?
About 1,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr?
The structure is 1,884 ft (574.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Sabine River @ Burr Ferr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.