US Bridges

Caffey Rd. over I-10

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI East of LA 1111 · Structure no. 030104500416781

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,212
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caffey Rd. over I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caffey Rd. over I-10 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,633 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCaffey Rd.
CrossesI-10
Location1.1 MI East of LA 1111
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23522, -92.3456
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,212 (2022)
Projected traffic4,633 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$975,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caffey Rd. over I-10 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caffey Rd. over I-10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Caffey Rd. over I-10 carry?

About 4,212 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Caffey Rd. over I-10?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Caffey Rd. over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.