LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief
PoorWebster Parish, Louisiana · 8.2 MI South of LA 160 · Structure no. 046002880200121
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief is a concrete slab carrying LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA3008 over Flat Lick Relief Elief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.