US Bridges

LA0010 over Pretty Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.68 Miles West JCT LA 67 · Structure no. 611900610512891

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Pretty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Pretty Creek 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 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 3,904 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,294 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesPretty Creek
Location0.68 Miles West JCT LA 67
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8656, -91.02602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 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 Pretty Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0010 over Pretty 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Pretty Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0010 over Pretty Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Pretty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.