US Bridges

I0010 over Vinton Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of LA 108 · Structure no. 071004509108212

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,799
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Vinton Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Vinton Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,178 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesVinton Canal
Location0.3 MI W of LA 108
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.1829, -93.57269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2021)
Projected traffic4,178 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Vinton Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Vinton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Vinton Canal carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Vinton Canal?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Vinton Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.