US Bridges

I0010 over Hackett Canal

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M SE of I-10&LA 44 · Structure no. 610304501112521

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
57,444
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Hackett Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Hackett Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 57,444 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,188 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesHackett Canal
Location1.2 M SE of I-10&LA 44
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.18372, -90.90299
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,444 (2021)
Projected traffic63,188 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Hackett Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Hackett Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Hackett Canal carry?

About 57,444 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Hackett Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Hackett Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.