LA0010 over Calcasieu River
FairAllen Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of LA3205 · Structure no. 070200660409411
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,262 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,806
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010 over Calcasieu River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Calcasieu River in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,806 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,286 by 2041. The structure is 1,262 ft (384.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010 over Calcasieu River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0010 over Calcasieu River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0010 over Calcasieu River carry?
About 4,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0010 over Calcasieu River?
The structure is 1,262 ft (384.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010 over Calcasieu River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.