I0010 over Wards Creek
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704501004501
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 201,563
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Wards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Wards Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 201,563 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,719 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Wards Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I0010 over Wards Creek carry?
About 201,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Wards Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.