US Bridges

I0010-E over Plant RD

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 7.5 MI East of LA 97 · Structure no. 030104500407051

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010-E over Plant RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010-E over Plant RD in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 64 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 48,502 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,352 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010-E
CrossesPlant RD
Location7.5 MI East of LA 97
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.23118, -92.5075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,502 (2021)
Projected traffic53,352 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010-E over Plant RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I0010-E over Plant RD 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 I0010-E over Plant RD carry?

About 48,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I0010-E over Plant RD?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I0010-E over Plant RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.