LA0008 over Prairie-Creek
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 MI East of LA 464 · Structure no. 085800290215261
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 498 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,071
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Prairie-Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0008 over Prairie-Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2041. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prairie-Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Prairie-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 Prairie-Creek carry?
About 4,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Prairie-Creek?
The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Prairie-Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.