US Bridges

LA0097 over I-10

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI NE of LA 102 · Structure no. 072702010101761

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0097 over I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0097 over I-10 in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0097
CrossesI-10
Location1.6 MI NE of LA 102
RouteState Highway 97
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24273, -92.63224
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0097 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0097 over I-10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0097 over I-10 carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0097 over I-10?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0097 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.