US Bridges

LA0010 over Black Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1 M E of LA 10&LA 68 · Structure no. 611900610503651

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Black Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,413 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1 M E of LA 10&LA 68
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.83011, -91.16952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,830 (2021)
Projected traffic6,413 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Black Creek carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Black Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.