LA0008 over Forker Creek
PoorPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M E of W Jct. LA 111 · Structure no. 085800290201561
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,229
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Forker Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying LA0008 over Forker Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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. 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 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Forker Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Forker 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Forker Creek carry?
About 1,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Forker Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Forker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.