US Bridges

LA0010 over Morris Branch

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI West of LA 106 · Structure no. 032000660600201

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,308
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Morris Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0010 over Morris Branch in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,308 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesMorris Branch
Location1.4 MI West of LA 106
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.80162, -92.595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,308 (2021)
Projected traffic3,638 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Morris Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Morris 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Morris Branch carry?

About 3,308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Morris Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Morris Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.