US Bridges

I0010 over I0049/US0167

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 6.43 Mi. West of LA 328 · Structure no. 032804500509762

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,969
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 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
Location6.43 Mi. West of LA 328
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.25984, -92.01537
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 traffic2,969 (2021)
Projected traffic3,265 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over I0049/US0167 carry?

About 2,969 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.