US Bridges

I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR

Poor

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI W of LA 101 · Structure no. 072704500300772

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
722 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
11,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR 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 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.

It carries about 11,635 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,798 by 2041. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesUS 165 Frontage RD RR
Location3.3 MI W of LA 101
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.24837, -92.9818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length722 ft (220.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,635 (2021)
Projected traffic12,798 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR built?

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

What condition is I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR carry?

About 11,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR?

The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over US 165 Frontage RD RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.