US Bridges

I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd

Fair

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 M E of LA 77 · Structure no. 612404500714233

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
144 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd is a concrete slab carrying I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0010 Frontage RD
CrossesBridge 251 Fr.Rd
Location1.4 M E of LA 77
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.42461, -91.41153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2021)
Projected traffic827 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$678,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 Frontage RD over Bridge 251 Fr.Rd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.