US Bridges

I0010 over Wards Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704501004502

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
32,092
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 32,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,301 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesWards Creek
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.42125, -91.1247
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,092 (2021)
Projected traffic35,301 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 32,092 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.