LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI North of LA 483 · Structure no. 041603000402911
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0513 over Ten Mile 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0513 over Ten Mile Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.