US Bridges

LA0010 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of LA 106 · Structure no. 032000660602081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0010 over Beaver Creek 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4 MI S of LA 106
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.79015, -92.5683
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 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 traffic1,571 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0010 over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.