US Bridges

LA0010 over Comite River

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.67 Miles W of JCT LA 67 · Structure no. 611900610511901

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Comite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Comite River in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,904 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,294 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesComite River
Location1.67 Miles W of JCT LA 67
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.85911, -91.04015
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,904 (2021)
Projected traffic4,294 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0010 over Comite River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Comite River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Comite River carry?

About 3,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Comite River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Comite River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.