US Bridges

LA0008 over Caney Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 10.09 MI West of US 171 · Structure no. 085800290208271

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Caney Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesCaney Creek
Location10.09 MI West of US 171
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.11696, -93.4037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,856 (2021)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Caney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.