I0010 over Francois Coulee
FairLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. East of I-49. · Structure no. 032804500510871
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,748
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Francois Coulee is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Francois Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 56,748 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,422 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Francois Coulee built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Francois Coulee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I0010 over Francois Coulee carry?
About 56,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Francois Coulee?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Francois Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.