US Bridges

I0010 over Ward Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .7 Miles East of LA3064 ( · Structure no. 611700000610328

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
137,960
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Ward Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Ward Creek in East Baton Rouge 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 137,960 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,756 by 2041. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesWard Creek
Location.7 Miles East of LA3064 (
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.40126, -91.09359
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width164 ft (50.1 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,960 (2021)
Projected traffic151,756 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Ward Creek built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Ward Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Ward Creek carry?

About 137,960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Ward Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.