US Bridges

I0010 over Verdine Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI E of I-210 · Structure no. 071004509126481

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,578
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Verdine Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Verdine Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,578 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 307 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesVerdine Bayou
Location1.8 MI E of I-210
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23706, -93.27863
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width307 ft (93.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,578 (2021)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Verdine Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Verdine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Verdine Bayou carry?

About 2,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Verdine Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 307 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Verdine Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.