I0010 over Rice Canal
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 6.6 MI East of LA 108 · Structure no. 071004509115121
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86,969
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Rice Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Rice Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 86,969 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,665 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Rice Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Rice 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I0010 over Rice Canal carry?
About 86,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Rice Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Rice Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.