I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel
FairIberville Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 612404500700141
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,707 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,449
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel 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 2,707 ft (825.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel 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 Whiskey Bay Channel carry?
About 42,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel?
The structure is 2,707 ft (825.1 m) long with a longest span of 425 ft (129.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Whiskey Bay Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.