US Bridges

LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI East of LA 464 · Structure no. 085800290212431

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,071
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2041. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0008
CrossesBayou-Anacoco
Location3.1 MI East of LA 464
RouteState Highway 8
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.15793, -93.3556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,071 (2021)
Projected traffic4,478 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco built?

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

What condition is LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco 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 Bayou-Anacoco carry?

About 4,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Bayou-Anacoco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.