US Bridges

W. Jeff Davis Ave over I-10

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI East of LA 1111 · Structure no. 030104500420451

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Jeff Davis Ave over I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Jeff Davis Ave 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 4,801 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,281 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Jeff Davis Ave
CrossesI-10
Location4.8 MI East of LA 1111
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24796, -92.2963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,801 (2023)
Projected traffic5,281 by 2043
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Jeff Davis Ave over I-10 built?

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

What condition is W. Jeff Davis Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W. Jeff Davis Ave over I-10 carry?

About 4,801 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W. Jeff Davis Ave over I-10?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. Jeff Davis Ave over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.