US Bridges

I0010 over LA 26

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · I-10 over LA 26 · Structure no. 072704500319941

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over LA 26 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 61,210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,331 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLA 26
LocationI-10 over LA 26
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24654, -92.6638
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,210 (2021)
Projected traffic67,331 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$904,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over LA 26 built?

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

What condition is I0010 over LA 26 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA 26 carry?

About 61,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA 26?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.