US Bridges

LA0010 over Sandy Ck.

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M E of LA 10&LA 951 · Structure no. 611900610604211

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Sandy Ck. is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Sandy Ck. in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,169 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesSandy Ck.
Location1.5 M E of LA 10&LA 951
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.87769, -90.94891
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2021)
Projected traffic4,169 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Sandy Ck. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Sandy Ck. carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.