US Bridges

Hungerford Ops over I-10

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI East of LA 397 · Structure no. 071004509137731

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hungerford Ops over I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hungerford Ops over I-10 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,764 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHungerford Ops
CrossesI-10
Location1.9 MI East of LA 397
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24728, -93.0975
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2015)
Projected traffic5,764 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$982,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hungerford Ops over I-10 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hungerford Ops over I-10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hungerford Ops over I-10 carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hungerford Ops over I-10?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hungerford Ops over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.