US Bridges

I0010 over West Floodway

Fair

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 0.53 M W of I-10&LA975 · Structure no. 612404500700001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
739 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
42,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over West Floodway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over West Floodway in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42,449 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,693 by 2041. The structure is 739 ft (225.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesWest Floodway
Location0.53 M W of I-10&LA975
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.36354, -91.64483
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length739 ft (225.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,449 (2021)
Projected traffic46,693 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0010 over West Floodway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over West Floodway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over West Floodway carry?

About 42,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over West Floodway?

The structure is 739 ft (225.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over West Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.