US Bridges

I0010 over Hamptons Coulee

Poor

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI N of I-10 WB · Structure no. 071004509108518

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

About this bridge

I0010 over Hamptons Coulee is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Hamptons Coulee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,178 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesHamptons Coulee
Location0.08 MI N of I-10 WB
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.18533, -93.56846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2021)
Projected traffic4,178 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hamptons Coulee built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Hamptons Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Hamptons Coulee carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Hamptons Coulee?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Hamptons Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.