US Bridges

LA0008 over Jurdon-Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 464 · Structure no. 085800290210561

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Jurdon-Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0008 over Jurdon-Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,687 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesJurdon-Creek
Location1.2 MI East of LA 464
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.13469, -93.3715
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,687 (2021)
Projected traffic2,955 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Jurdon-Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over Jurdon-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 Jurdon-Creek carry?

About 2,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Jurdon-Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Jurdon-Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.