US Bridges

I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI East of LA 108 · Structure no. 071000000070265

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
83,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 83,609 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,969 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesMaple Fork Bayou
Location0.4 MI East of LA 108
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.2182, -93.32003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,609 (2021)
Projected traffic91,969 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 Maple Fork Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou carry?

About 83,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.