US Bridges

I0010 over Bayou Conway

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.3M SE JCT I-10 & LA 44 · Structure no. 610304501117621

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
49,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Bayou Conway is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Bayou Conway in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 49,274 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,201 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesBayou Conway
Location0.3M SE JCT I-10 & LA 44
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.15709, -90.82475
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,274 (2021)
Projected traffic54,201 by 2041
Trucks28%
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 Bayou Conway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Bayou Conway 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Bayou Conway carry?

About 49,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Bayou Conway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Bayou Conway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.