US Bridges

LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork

PoorPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 9.0 MI South of LA 106 · Structure no. 032000660610571

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesNezpique Bayou E. Fork
Location9.0 MI South of LA 106
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69616, -92.49283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2021)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork built?

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

What condition is LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Nezpique Bayou E. Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.