US Bridges

LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 I. E. of LA 346 and L · Structure no. 041600000040405

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0346
CrossesTen Mi. Bayou
Location2.2 I. E. of LA 346 and L
RouteState Highway 346
Coordinates31.93457, -93.5984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2021)
Projected traffic789 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns LA0346 over Ten Mi. Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.