US Bridges

I0010 over I0049/US0167

Poor

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.33 Mi. East of LA 182 · Structure no. 032804500509761

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I0049/US0167 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I0049/US0167 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 56,748 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,422 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesI0049/US0167
Location1.33 Mi. East of LA 182
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.25929, -92.01596
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,748 (2021)
Projected traffic62,422 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I0049/US0167 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over I0049/US0167 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over I0049/US0167 carry?

About 56,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over I0049/US0167?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I0049/US0167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.