US Bridges

LA0008 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI East of LA 469 · Structure no. 085800290310281

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0008 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0008 over Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0008
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 MI East of LA 469
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates31.20328, -93.1242
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0008 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0008 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0008 over Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0008 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0008 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.