US Bridges

LA0010 over Asylum Branch

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI E of LA 952 · Structure no. 611900610500921

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Asylum Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Asylum Branch in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,113 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,724 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesAsylum Branch
Location0.06 MI E of LA 952
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.83675, -91.21309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,113 (2021)
Projected traffic6,724 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0010 over Asylum Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Asylum Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Asylum Branch carry?

About 6,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Asylum Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Asylum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.