US Bridges

LA0010 over Creek

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI South of LA 106 · Structure no. 032000660604161

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesCreek
Location2.4 MI South of LA 106
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.7709, -92.54483
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2019)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2039
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over 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 Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.