US Bridges

I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 MI W of I-210 · Structure no. 071000000070266

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,437
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,437 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesMaple Fork Bayou
Location1.44 MI W of I-210
RouteInterstate 10010
Coordinates30.21877, -93.31985
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 spans10
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,437 (2021)
Projected traffic12,580 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou carry?

About 11,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Maple Fork Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.