US Bridges

I0010 over Mo Pacific RR

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 071004509131102

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
720 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,437
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Mo Pacific RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0010 over Mo Pacific RR in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,437 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2041. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesMo Pacific RR
Location1.8 MI W of US 171
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23611, -93.20016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,437 (2021)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Mo Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Mo Pacific RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Mo Pacific RR carry?

About 11,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Mo Pacific RR?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Mo Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.