US Bridges

I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI West of LA 26 · Structure no. 072704500318432

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 11,635 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,798 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesMid Bayou Chene
Location1.5 MI West of LA 26
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.2466, -92.68871
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
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 Mid Bayou Chene built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Mid Bayou Chene?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.