US Bridges

I0010 over Francois Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 Mi. West of LA 328 · Structure no. 032804500510872

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,969
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 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesFrancois Coulee
Location5.4 Mi. West of LA 328
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.26619, -91.99872
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,969 (2021)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Francois Coulee built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Francois Coulee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Francois Coulee carry?

About 2,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Francois Coulee?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Francois Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.