US Bridges

LA0010 over Spring Branch

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 6.9 Mi. E of LA 961 · Structure no. 611900610609681

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Spring Branch in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,534 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,787 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesSpring Branch
Location6.9 Mi. E of LA 961
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.88837, -90.85977
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,534 (2021)
Projected traffic2,787 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Spring Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Spring Branch carry?

About 2,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.