US Bridges

I0010 Frontage RD over Mid Bayou Chene

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI East of LA 395 · Structure no. 072704500318433

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 Frontage RD over Mid Bayou Chene is a concrete slab carrying I0010 Frontage RD 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010 Frontage RD
CrossesMid Bayou Chene
Location3.2 MI East of LA 395
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24617, -92.6891
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 Frontage RD over Mid Bayou Chene built?

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

What condition is I0010 Frontage RD 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 Frontage RD over Mid Bayou Chene carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I0010 Frontage RD 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 Frontage RD over Mid Bayou Chene?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.